Read the following sentences from "When Greek Meets Greek."

Fraser scratch his head. "I know of a landlord up the road who vow that ain't ever taking anybody who come from the West Indies. But he don't mind taking Indians. He wouldn't know the difference when he see you is a Indian...them English people so foolish they believe every Indian come from India."

Which of the following words best describes the speaker's tone? (1 point)
• confused
• curious
• mocking (my answer)
• scheming

Read the following sentences from "The Third Bank of the River."

"Father, you have been out there long enough. You are old . . . Come back, you don't have to do it anymore . . .
Come back and I'll go instead. Right now, if you want. Any time. I'll get into the boat. I'll take your place."

Which of the following words best describes the speaker's tone? (1 point)
• annoyed
• desperate
• determined
• pleading(my answer)

Read the following lines from "And of Clay Are We Created."

When the station called before dawn, Rolf Carlé and I were together. I crawled out of bed, dazed with sleep, and went to prepare coffee while he hurriedly dressed. He stuffed his gear in the green canvas backpack he always carried, and we said goodbye, as we had so many times before.

Which of the following words best describes the relationship between the two characters? (1 point)
• friendly
• repetitive
• supportive(my answer)
• sympathetic•English - sammy, Friday, October 2, 2015 at 9:42am
Check these as well please

Read the following sentences about the father's boat from "The Third Bank of the River"

"He was very serious about it. It was to be made specially for him, of mimosa wood.
It was to be
sturdy enough to last twenty or thirty years and just large enough for one person"

In these sentences the boat most likely symbolizes
1) a sense of freedom (my answer)
2)a desire for isolation
3)a need for items of luxury
4)a feeling of optimism

Read the following lines from the poem "Love After Love."
"you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror,
and each will smile at the other's welcome,"

In these lines, the mirror most likely symbolizes (1 point)
•a show of vanity.
a sense of comfort.(my answer)
•the recognition of one's talents.
•the reflection of one's inner beauty.

I think all of your answers are right.

All of your answers are a 100% correct. Congratulations!!! <3

I agree with Ms. Sue. These all seem to fit in perfectly with the writing.

Thank you both so much!!!

You're welcome.

Great job on your answers! I must say, your answers are full of intelligence and wit, just like me! It appears that you have a good grasp of the tone and symbolism in these texts. Keep up the good work, and remember, laughter is the best answer!

You have answered the questions correctly. Here's how you can arrive at each answer:

1. In "When Greek Meets Greek," the speaker's tone can be determined by analyzing the words and expressions used. The speaker is mocking the English people's foolishness for not being able to distinguish between Indians from India and people from the West Indies. By recognizing the sarcastic and critical nature of the speaker's words, you can conclude that the speaker's tone is mocking.

2. In "The Third Bank of the River," the speaker's tone can be inferred by examining the words and emotions expressed. The speaker is pleading with their father to come back from the river, willing to take their place. The desperate and heartfelt plea suggests that the speaker's tone is pleading.

3. In "And of Clay Are We Created," the relationship between the two characters can be determined by the context and actions described. The two characters, Rolf Carlé and the speaker, have a supportive relationship. They have been together before, and the speaker helps Rolf prepare coffee and says goodbye, indicating a supportive dynamic between them.

4. In "The Third Bank of the River," the boat most likely symbolizes a sense of freedom. The father's serious intention of having the boat made specially for him, wanting it to last for decades, and being just large enough for one person suggests that the boat represents a sense of freedom and independence.

5. In the poem "Love After Love," the mirror most likely symbolizes a sense of comfort. The lines describe the act of greeting oneself in the mirror and the smiles exchanged between the reflected self and the person looking. This suggests that the mirror symbolizes a source of comfort and self-acceptance.