The tense of the verb pugnabunt is present imperfect future

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” but, leathery hands full of wet brown life, knee deep in the summer roadside grass, he just smiled and said they have places to go to too. based on the excerpt, what will readers most likely infer about grampa? a he is accepting of his grandson’s ignorance. b he is irritated by his grandson’s impatience. c he believes he will not be able to save all the toads. d he believes his grandson should not talk back.

Part a: what tone does dr. king use in his argument? question 3 options: assertive passive adoring angry

Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?