The town is setting up for the parade
to welcome brave Bill Wilson home again.
Along the town's main street, flags and balloons,
like cheerful sparring partners, bob and weave,
and Bill's big brother Joe directs a crowd
of grade school boys and girls. They sweep the street
and chatter with excitement about Bill.
These lines provide the reader with
implicit information that describes what a hero Bill Wilson is.
explicit information that describes who Bill Wilson’s brother is.
explicit information that describes where Bill Wilson has been.
implicit information that describes how the town feels about Bill Wilson.
1 answer
The correct answer is: implicit information that describes how the town feels about Bill Wilson.
The excerpt suggests that the town is excited and celebratory about Bill Wilson's return, indicating that they view him positively as a hero. The details about the parade, the decorations, and the children's excitement all imply warm feelings toward Bill Wilson without stating it directly.
