I think my brother hates me He yelled at me when i did nothing wrong and when i try to talk he screams SHUT UP

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. x’s sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. “if you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because i stood in your way.” b. “home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” c. i embroidered them myself—i can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” d. it’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.