How does the interaction between the characters develop the theme of "The Machine Stops"?
Α.
The dialogue between the mother and son reveals a strong
bond between the two characters.
B.
The conversation between the mother and son indicates the
advantages and disadvantages of the Machine,
С C
The dialogue between the mother and son reveals their
mutual excitement over the use of new technology
D
The conversation between the mother and son conveys their
relationship has been repaired by the Machine.

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.