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The photo of the family in "At the Tourist Centre in Boston" is portrayed as

unrealistic
frightening
beautiful
true to life***

What is the tone of the following lines in "At the Tourist Centre in Boston?

I seem to remember people,
at least in the cities, also slush,
machines and assorted garbage. Perhaps
that was my private mirage
which will just evaporate
when I go back

embarrassed
ironic
solemn***
accusing

Please help if you have read the story, I'm not sure with these answers. Thanks

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  1. I think the answer to both of these are A. unrealistic and B. ironic, because she feels like everything portrayed in the tourist center seems false and probably something along the lines of too good to be true as she knows what it actually looks like out on the streets as a native Canadian.

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