The language of Midas’s Zinc Touch is straightforward and helps the author achieve his purpose to inform readers about the true origins of the myth of Midas and his golden touch. The author chooses phrases such as not true, none of that probably ever happened, we need to be more specific, and nothing more than an accidental touch of zinc to compare historical information to the myth. Select the correct answer from the drop down menu.
In writing this article, the author hopes to
A. describe Freud's early education and career goals.
B. explain how Freud responded to criticism of his methods.
C. share details about Freud's national background.
D. inform readers about Freud's contributions to psychology.

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.