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Read the excerpt from “Some Nonsense About a Dog” and answer the question.

A vet. once opined that for a mongrel he was a good dog, that a black cocker mother had thrown her cap over Scottish mills, so to speak. This analysis accounted for him perfectly. Always, depending on the moment's mood, he was either terrier or spaniel, the snap and scrap and perk of the one alternating with the gentle snuggling indolence of the other.

As terrier he would dig furiously by the hour after a field mouse; as spaniel he would “read” the breeze with the best nose among the dog folk of our neighborhood, or follow a trail quite well.

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? Select all that apply:

By including Nibbie among the "dog folk," the author suggests an attitude of approval.

By speculating about Nibbie's genetic makeup, the author conveys a contemplative tone.

By referencing Nibbie's persistence, the author conveys a proud tone.

By giving Nibbie's nose the ability to "'read' the breeze," the author suggests an attitude of respect.

By including the vet's description of Nibbie, the author communicates an affectionate tone.

By describing the differences between a terrier and a spaniel, the author implies an ironic tone

By categorizing this particular mongrel as "a good dog" the author indicates an attitude of surprise.