Which of these is a statement of opinion? A
The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed of millions of heavy blocks of stone.
B
The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed before people invented modern machinery.
C
The theory that a pizza restaurant served reheated slices from other people's pies was
thought of by diners.
D
The theory that a pizza restaurant served reheated slices from other people's pies is
ridiculous.

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.