Which best explains how the use of first-person point of view in "gumption" contributes to the tone? a. the story gives the reader just the main character's thoughts and emotions, so the longing tone is magnified and clarified. b. this point of view shows the reader how everyone in the story is feeling which creates a proud tone. c.
the first person point of view allows the reader to sense the reflective tone sylvester had when looking back on this incident. d.
since the story is told from multiple points of view, the tone varies depending upon each perspective.

Titinius.] why didst thou send me forth, brave cassius? did i not meet thy friends, and did not they put on my brows this wreath of victory, and bid me give it thee? didst thou not hear their shouts? alas, thou hast misconstrued everything! but hold thee, take this garland on thy brow. thy brutus bid me give it thee, and i will do his bidding. brutus, come apace, and see how i regarded caius cassius. by your leave, gods,—this is a roman’s part: come, cassius’ sword, and find titinius’ heart. which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt? a. power corrupts those who achieve it. b victory has a high cost for both sides of a conflict. c. loyalty to one's superior is more important than life. d.people in power cannot recognize success.