3.
Read this sentence from Passage 1.
"The countryside was, in fact, famous for the abundance and variety of its bird life, and
when the flood of migrants was pouring through in spring and fall, people came from great
distances to observe them." (paragraph 5)
How does the phrase "flood of migrants" affect the tone of the passage?
A It creates a sense of danger to the birds, which increases the suspense and tension.
B
It creates an image of an overwhelming number of birds, which projects a sense of awe.
It alludes to a natural disaster, which implies that the birds are a destructive force.
It alludes to the transient nature of the birds, which adds to a sense of uncertainty.