4 How does the phrase "I can't wear it on my sleeve" in lines 24-25, impact the meaning of the
poem?
It emphasizes that people should not have a literal view of their heart.
B.
It supports the speaker's belief in keeping one's feelings hidden from others.
It rejects the idea that everyone needs love in their lives to feel fulfilled.
D. It reveals the speaker's envy of people who are more willing to falling in love.

Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.

In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.