Sample Response: The tone of the passage is confident and brave. The positive connotation of the words "declared," "believe," "commit," and "safely" help the author make the point that landing a person on the moon is not just a dream, but something that could really happen. Which statements describe your response? Check all that apply. I described the tone of the passage. I included several examples of words that express the tone. I described the connotation of the words that point to tone.