Read the following passage:I had waited so long for Robert to return home, and I realized that it would likely take a miracle. I should have been thrilled. But it wasn't Robert who returned from Vietnam. He had become someone else. Ghosts had followed him home and turned him into something he wasn't. There was no fire in his eyes, no warmth in his touch. Just an angry, hollow shell that looked like someone I used to know.How could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of optimism?A.The narrator vows to stick by Robert until he readjusts to life at home.B.The narrator gives Robert an ultimatum that either he gets help or moves out.C.Robert decides to visit a friend with whom he served in Vietnam.D.Robert buries the memories of war by pouring himself into work.

Read the following passage:I had waited so long for Robert to return home, and I realized that his coming come would likely take a miracle. I should have been thrilled. But it wasn't Robert who returned from Vietnam. He had become someone else. Ghosts had followed him home and turned him into something he wasn't before. There was no fire in his eyes, no warmth in his touch. Just an angry, hollow shell that looked like someone I used to know.What is one way the author's word choice contributes to the tone of this passage?A.The use of an idiom gives readers a sense of resentful anger.B.The word "ghosts" is used to represent Robert's haunting memories.C.The use of metaphor creates the impression that Robert is nonhuman.D.The repetition of the word "home" creates a safe, comforting feeling.

Read the following passage:I had waited so long for Robert to return home, and I realized that his coming home would likely take a miracle. I should have been thrilled. But it wasn't Robert who returned from Vietnam. He had become someone else. Ghosts had followed him home and turned him into something he wasn't before. There was no fire in his eyes, no warmth in his touch. Just an angry, hollow shell that looked like someone I used to know.Which best explains how imagery contributes to the meaning of this passage?A.It creates a suspenseful situation that leaves readers in anticipation.B.It helps readers understand why Robert was always angry.C.It shows readers how the narrator sees Robert now that he's home.D.It gives readers a chronological account of Robert's return home.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

The author’s tone towards the end of the passage can be best described as pessimistic.  hopeful.  indignant.  expectant.

With hesitant steps, I approached the doorway, my eyes fixed on Kelven's stoic figure. But as I drew closer, I realized with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that I no longer knew what lay behind those cold, impassive eyes. The warmth and familiarity that had drawn me to him earlier had vanished, replaced by an unsettling sense of distrust and uncertainty.