"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'lI go instead. Right now, if you want. Any time. I'll get into the boat. I'll take your place."
5. Which of the following words best describes the speaker's tone? (1 point)
O annoyed
O desperate
O determined
O pleading
The best word to describe the speaker's tone is pleading.
"He had been splashing in the shallow end until the shrill sound of the lifeguard's whistle cut through the air like a siren."
4. In this sentence, the whistle most likely symbolizes (1 point)
• danger
• embarrassment
• power
• temptation
In this sentence, the whistle most likely symbolizes danger.
In “Lifeguard Rules!”, how does the author mostly reveal the character of Ira?
A. Through his words
B. Through his actions
C. through his thoughts
D. through other people’s views of him