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)ResponsesIt shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation.It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation.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 always looks on the bright side.

Answer 1

Tom's sarcasm shows that he is frustrated with the situation. The phrase "Just perfect" in the context of going in circles suggests that he is not genuinely pleased and is instead expressing annoyance at their predicament.