Question: Using the passage below from the text, how is the meaning of this passage impacted by the word choice of the author? The undertow was like a string pulling him, and he was as useless as a wooden puppet to stop it. The impact of his stubborn refusal to listen to his sister was becoming more and more clear to him as the shoreline looked further and further away. His false confidence left him, and terror seized him. (1 point) Responses The two phrases "false confidence" and "stubborn refusal" demonstrate that Gerard is in this situation due to his overconfident attitude. The two phrases "false confidence" and "stubborn refusal" demonstrate that Gerard is in this situation due to his overconfident attitude. The two phrases "false confidence" and "stubborn refusal" demonstrate that Gerard is overconfident due to praise from his family and friends. The two phrases "false confidence" and "stubborn refusal" demonstrate that Gerard is overconfident due to praise from his family and friends. The two phrases "useless as a wooden puppet" and "like a string pulling him" demonstrate that Gerard was not at fault to be in this situation. The two phrases "useless as a wooden puppet" and "like a string pulling him" demonstrate that Gerard was not at fault to be in this situation. The two phrases "useless as a wooden puppet" and "like a string pulling him" demonstrate that Gerard does not really put forth much effort to get out of the undertow.
The two phrases "false confidence" and "stubborn refusal" demonstrate that Gerard is in this situation due to his overconfident attitude. This word choice suggests that Gerard's own attitude and behavior are the primary factors leading to his current predicament. The author's use of these specific words implies that Gerard's refusal to listen and his false sense of security are what ultimately put him in danger. It highlights the consequences of his actions and adds depth to his character development in the passage.
