How does the language of the selection and it’s use of vocabulary contribute to its multiple tones? How does these tones help to increase your understanding of the terms, and help reveal the social and political context of the era in which the narrative takes place? Support with evidence form the text. (Angela’s ashes close read)

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme about the importance of compassion for other people? "besides, he was the only person in the whole place with skin nearly as dark as hers." "at first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed michelle up at the oakcourt nursing home, only 15 minutes away from her house." "still, michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that erkan had a bad reputation among the staff." "she too had felt like everyone mistrusted her--especially at the nursing home where she was so much younger than the rest of the staff--so she understood how he must feel."