"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

To accurately answer this question, I would need more context or information about the specific text or story titled "Lifeguard Rules!" Without further information, it is difficult to determine the exact method the author uses to reveal the character of Ira. However, in general, authors can reveal a character's traits through a combination of their words, actions, thoughts, and through other people's views of them.

The speaker's tone can be described as pleading.

To determine the speaker's tone in the given excerpt, we need to analyze the words and phrases used. In this case, the speaker is urging their father to come back, offering to take his place. Based on this, the best word to describe the speaker's tone is "pleading." They seem to be making a sincere and emotional plea, showing a strong desire for their father to stop and let them take over.