Read the following passage:Sure, I wish things had turned out differently for me in Vietnam. But I know things could have turned out worse, too. So I just try to be thankful for what I do have and do my best to be independent. I can dress myself and even tie a tie. No more playing guitar, though. If I close my eyes, I can just about hear the music. Just strumming my heartstrings is what I'm doing, I suppose.What is one way the author's word choice contributes to the tone of this passage?A.The word "heartstrings" adds to the feeling of nostalgia.B.The words "worse" and "best" represent the narrator's anxiety.C.The metaphor creates a sense of grateful acceptance.D.The personification gives readers a peaceful impression.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:Sure, I wish things had turned out differently for me in Vietnam. But I know things could have turned out worse, too. So I just try to be thankful for what I do have and do my best to be independent. I can dress myself and even tie a tie. No more playing guitar, though. If I close my eyes, I can just about hear the music. Just strumming my heartstrings is what I'm doing, I suppose.Which best explains how imagery contributes to the meaning of this passage?A.It helps readers picture the narrator's successes and struggles.B.It illustrates how the war affects people in different ways.C.It gives readers an understanding of what life was like for the narrator before the war.D.It highlights the idea that the narrator is lucky to be alive.

Sure, I wish things had turned out differently for me in Vietnam. But I know things could have turned out worse, too. So I just try to be thankful for what I do have and do my best to be independent. I can dress myself and even tie a tie. No more playing guitar, though. If I close my eyes, I can just about hear the music. Just strumming my heartstrings is what I'm doing, I suppose.How could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of somber regret?A.The narrator decides to sell his guitar and take up a new instrument.B.The narrator mentions a friend who did not live through the war.C.The narrator describes the difficulty in cooking for himself.D.The narrator points out that he doesn't have to wear a tie too often.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt from Margaret Frink's Journal of the Adventures of a Party of California Gold-seekers:Here we again heard alarming and discouraging accounts of deeds of violence and bloodshed that had recently been committed on the plains, along the route that we were very soon to travel over.Which statement best describes the effect of word choice on the tone of the excerpt?A.Words like "again" and "soon" give the excerpt an expectant tone.B.Works like "discouraging" and "bloodshed" give the excerpt a depressed tone.C.Words like "alarming" and "violence" give the excerpt a sinister tone.D.Words like "deeds" and "committed" give the excerpt a threatening tone.

Read this sentence from the passage.Annoyed, we left, and I got a little emotional while describing the day to my friend. (paragraph 5)How does this sentence affect the tone of the passage? Write your answer in the space below.

What is the importance of having a “warm heart” in decision-making?It helps us to make decisions based on reason and evidence rather than emotionIt helps us to understand and care about people’s feelings and needsIt helps us to show kindness, empathy, and compassion towards othersIt helps us to connect with others on an intellectual level