ELA 10 A Semester Exam 24 of 3524 of 35 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? (1 point) Responses 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 thinking of a solution. It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution. It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator. It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation. Skip to navigation page 1 of 1

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The sarcasm Tom uses shows that he is frustrated with the situation. By saying "Just perfect" in a tone that implies the opposite, he expresses his dissatisfaction and annoyance at having gone in circles and ending up back at the same spot.