Passage 1:passage 2: everywhere was a shadow of death. the farmers spoke of much illness among their families. —silent spring, rachel carson which is the best comparison of the tone in these passages? both passages have an alarmed, frightened tone. both passages have an informed tone, but the second is more somber. the first passage has a horrified tone, while the second passage has a reassured tone. the first passage has a curious tone, while the second passage has a humorous tone.