What would the tone be for the following excerpt if you were to read out loud? The effect of the 1918 influenza pandemic was devastating. Millions of people lost their lives through the influence of a tiny virus. Now, however, we know more about influenza than we did in 1918, and our public health is better because of it. By studying the 1918 pandemic, researchers have learned about the functions of viruses and how quickly a simple disease can wreak havoc throughout the world. a. angry c. joyous b. excited d. serious Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D