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Vietnam Literary Journalism Answers

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What contrast does Caputo create with the imagery in this excerpt?

A
a slow, repetitive pattern and sudden chaos
B
muted, dull colors and bright, cheerful colors
C
sweet, tender kindness and vicious, evil cruelty
D
unbearable tension and soothing relaxation
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One inference the reader can make based on this passage is that warfare in Vietnam was characterized by

A
constant, violent action and emotional outbursts.
B
monotony and endless boredom.
C
a lot of walking and short, intense conflicts.
D
successful battles that encouraged American troops.
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How does the image of the .50-caliber tracer in flight compare with the image of the pilot who has been hit by the tracer?

A
The tracer has a dreamlike quality, so the pilot feels serene and invincible no matter what happens.
B
The tracer looks harmless in flight, but the pilot’s bitten lips and white knuckles suggest how dangerous it can be.
C
The tracer looks terrifying and dangerous, while the pilot looks calm and serene.
D
The tracer’s graceful, effortless movements contrast with the pilot’s wild movements as he tries to control his helicopter.
4

What is the overall effect of the imagery in this passage?

A
Terrifying images show that people continue to dream about events after they have happened.
B
Vivid images of a Phantom pilot show the terrible dangers that soldiers faced at war.
C
Beautiful images of deadly weapons create tension.
D
Serene images of the night sky show that soldiers found comfort in the natural world.
5

How do Herr and Caputo use imagery to show the conflicting emotions that people face when they are at war?

Answer:

Both writers use vivid, emotionally charged imagery to show war’s contradictions. Herr describes deadly weapons in beautiful terms, suggesting that soldiers can feel awe alongside fear and horror. Caputo contrasts stretches of boredom with sudden chaos, showing how quickly calm can turn to terror. Together, their images convey the conflicting emotions of people at war.

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Which of the following did you include in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Both authors use contradictions in their imagery.
B
Herr describes deadly weapons beautifully to show people’s conflicting feelings.
C
Caputo describes boredom followed by sudden chaos.
D
Both authors describe scenes using emotional language.

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