Question

Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island” by Barbara Davis-Pyle.

As we waited for our turn, Cella and I gaped at all the bright colors from faraway lands. Oh, the crowd made such a noise! So many people were speaking all at once in words we could not understand. Cella and I tried to guess all of the languages that swirled about. She whispered that she could hear Greek and English, and I said that I heard Russian and French. Together we grinned and exclaimed softy, "Italian!” whenever we caught a word in our own native tongue. Cella giggled into her hands when I covered my ears and told her that all of the babies spoke exactly the same – oh, such crying! To be fair, I told her that everyone’s laughter was probably the same as well, but this was not really a time for cheer. It only took a single "No” from the officials and a person was sent back to the ship and a two-week journey home. Sometimes families were split up because the officials said some could stay, while others had to go.

The description of the setting emphasizes the narrator’s feelings because

A ) the chaotic scene emphasizes her excitement and confusion at Ellis Island.
B ) the loud noises she is hearing emphasize her fear and her desire to go back to Italy.
C ) the loud crying of the babies emphasizes that she is very annoyed at having to be there.
D) the many different voices and languages emphasize that she feels out of place.

Answer 1

the answer is A. She must be anxious of Ellis Island, and a chaotic scene really does emphasize her emotions

Answer 2

A ) the chaotic scene emphasizes her excitement and confusion at Ellis Island.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scene, we can learn about the feelings that Cella and the speaker have. She describes a scene that is extremely chaotic. Everyone is walking around, speaking different languages and making a lot of noise. The speaker seems excited at this, as she tries to guess what all the languages are. However, she also expresses some confusion when she describes the migratory process.