Question

in paragraph 1, agness mother says: \what a desirable thing it would be for your papa to spend a few weeks at a watering place. i am convinced the sea air and the change of scene would be of incalculable service to him. but then, you see, theres no money.\ which two choices show how the authors language contributes to the meaning and tone? a. the phrase \desirable thing\ conveys a wistful tone, showing the mothers longing for something she cannot provide. b. the phrase \you see\ signals affection but also frustration, grounding the tone in gentle resignation. c. the word \incalculable\ exaggerates the health benefit, creating a hopeful but unrealistic expectation. d. the word
o\ repeated twice creates a tone of outright defiance against her husbands wishes. e. the reference to \watering place\ symbolically portrays their home as barren and dry.

Explanation:

• A: "Desirable thing" shows longing as mother wants but can't provide.
• C: "Incalculable" exaggerates health - benefit, creating a hopeful yet unrealistic view.

Answer:

A. The phrase "desirable thing" conveys a wistful tone, showing the mother's longing for something she cannot provide.
C. The word "incalculable" exaggerates the health benefit, creating a hopeful but unrealistic expectation.