The sarcasm Tom uses shows that he is frustrated with the situation. His comment, paired with his slumped posture, indicates a sense of defeat or annoyance at having realized they’ve been going in circles instead of making progress.
11 of 2011 of 20 Items Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. After a bend in the road, we came upon the big tree, the same tree we had sat under an hour ago. We had been going in circles. “Just perfect,” Tom said, and slumped back down under the tree. What does the sarcasm Tom uses show about his attitude? (2 points) Responses It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution. It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution. It shows that Tom always looks on the bright side. It shows that Tom always looks on the bright side. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation. It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator. It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator. Skip to navigation page 1 of 1
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