What tone does this passage convey?

shelley’s cell phone was not working, so she called her cell phone company from a pay phone. after waiting for nearly ten minutes, the representative informed her that her phone might not be fixed for five days. shelley replied, “you have to be kidding me. with all the technology you have and with all the money i pay, you can’t figure out what’s wrong with one cell phone? ”

humorous

optimistic

satirical

angry

What type of persuasive appeal seeks to show that an argument is correct or valid

Which statement best explains coelho's choice in the alchemist to have the boy robbed as soon as he arrives in tangiers? it reveals how working for the crystal merchant is part of the boy's personal legend. it illustrates how personal legends can change quickly if one is not careful. it shows how the boy makes poor choices and needs much guidance on his journey. it highlights the dangers of being in a new and unknown country.

How does the author use the actions of neptune over the course of the text to develop the theme? a) neptune goes out of his way to bless ulysses and his men in their attempts to journey home. b) neptune speaks to the other gods throughout the excerpt and warns them about problems caused by ulysses. c) neptune caused the deaths of the sailors by placing them in the way of the cattle of the sun-god hyperion. d) neptune causes trouble for ulysses throughout the excerpt, making it impossible for him to settle down with family.