Question 1 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A
The words “lies,” “debt,” and “bleeding” suggest dishonesty, burden, and harm, creating a distrustful, negative view of the situation. By contrast, “grins,” “hearts,” and “smile” sound more positive, while “wear,” “pay,” and “myriad” do not establish a cynical tone as clearly.
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