Which is the most precise description of mt. rainier?

a. mt. rainier, a volcano that hasn't erupted in quite a while, is the highest spot in washington, and lots of people like to climb it every year.

b. mt. rainier, towering over washington state, emits clouds of billowy steam from its volcanic core and attracts intrepid climbers to scale its fearsome height.

c. mt. rainier, the tallest peak in the cascades at 14,410 feet and climbed by 2,500 people annually, is an active volcano whose steam vents have saved climbers' lives.

d. if you're going to get stuck on a mountain, mt. rainier's the one to choose, as it has lots of steam vents because it's an active volcano.

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.