The idea of an "American Identity" has evolved dramatically since our nation's creation. 1. What is your perspective of the American identity? There is no "correct" answer, but your response should be thoughtful.
2. How would you describe the culture of the United States? Think about this on a macro (entire country as a culture) scale and a micro (your community's culture) scale.
3. Think of a book you've read or a movie you've seen that exhibits this perspective. In what way does it reflect the American identity?

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.