Answer:
A.
Explanation:
This is the statement that best describes how the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage. In this passage, the author uses the word "parade" to describe the way the soldiers were welcomed after the war. However, this welcome was in fact protests, signs and people shouting "ugly words." Therefore, the author uses this word sarcastically. The purpose in using this word is to create a lighthearted mood.
