Read the following passage:
Sure, I wish things had turned out differently for me in
Vietnam. But I know things could have turned out worse,
too. So I just try to be thankful for what I do have and do
my best to be independent. I can dress myself and even tie
a tie. No more playing guitar, though. If I close my eyes,
can just about hear the music. Just strumming my
heartstrings is what I'm doing, I suppose.
What is one way the author's word choice contributes to the tone of this
passage?
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A. The personification gives readers a peaceful impression.
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B. The words "worse' and "best" represent the narrator's anxiety.
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C. The metaphor creates a sense of grateful acceptance.
D. The word "heartstrings" adds to the feeling of nostalgia,