Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. — Read this sentence from “Uses and Abuses of the Umbrella.”

The reduction in umbrellas during the rainy season demonstrates that there are still a goodly number of gentlemen who know what this black, molded tree with metal branches is for, a device invented by someone who grew desperate in the face of the compelling concept of being unable to fold up a bush and take it for a stroll, dangling from his arm.

Which phrases from this sentence crest a comic tone?
Select two correct answers.

[] “someone who grew desperate”

[] “black, molded tree”

[] “dangling from his arm”

[] “the rainy season”

[] “to fold up a bush”