Part a

what effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

it indicates he would be a good preacher.

it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

it reveals how self-important he was.

it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.
question 2
part b

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

it adds a sense of pride.

it offers a sense of entitlement.

it creates a sense of hopefulness.

it provides a sense of tradition

“darkness” is straightforward and detailed and more conversational than melodic. true or false

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.