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 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.

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.

he author’s tone towards the end of the passage can be best described as despairing.  advisory.  cautionary.  gloomy.

Which best summarizes the emotion explored in "103 Korean Martyrs"?A.Unsettling feelings after viewing a painful filmB.Sadness at losing touch with a meaningful cultureC.Ambivalence about leaving a troubled homelandD.Disbelief and numbness following a tragic eventSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS