Question

Review the passage from "Gumption."

"Well, that made old man Oyster mad as hell. He said, 'Drat it, I'm a citizen! Is that what WPA is for--to bring me more discrimination than what is?'"

Which best identifies and interprets the use of figurative language in the passage?

Answer 1

What effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

A. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

B. It shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

C. It indicates he would be a good preacher.

D. It reveals how self-important he was.

How does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

A. It offers a sense of entitlement.