What tone does the poet adopt when discussing her great-grandmother?

Nostalgic

Indifferent

Joyful

Defensive

Answer and Solution

A. Nostalgic

The poet adopts a nostalgic tone when discussing her great-grandmother, reminiscing about her life and the memories tied to family history.

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