Question

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 words "worse" and "best" represent the narrator's anxiety.

B.
The personification gives readers a peaceful impression.

C.
The word "heartstrings" adds to the feeling of nostalgia.

D.
The metaphor creates a sense of grateful acceptance.

Answer 1

B . The personification gives readers a peaceful impression

Answer 2

C. The word "heartstrings" adds to the feeling of nostalgia. The author's use of the word "heartstrings" creates a feeling of nostalgia and longing for a time before the narrator's experience in Vietnam. The word choice evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for something that is no longer there. This contributes to the overall tone of the passage, which is one of grateful acceptance.