Question

Which sentences in these excerpts reflect the idea that a war affects not only the minds of the combatants but also their physical reactions?

Answer 1

1) I tried to swallow whatever was rising from my stomach, which tasted like lemonade, something fruity and sour

2) The ductless glands pour their fluids into the system to make it able to stand up to the great demand on it.

Answer 2

1) The correct answer is I tried to swallow whatever was rising from my stomach, which tasted like lemonade, something fruity and sour. In this excerpt, the author describes one horrific scene from war and he shows that how individual a war is, i.e, it is not the same as everyday life situations and it is exceptional in a way even beyond our exception.

2) The correct answer is - The ductless glands pour their fluids into the system to make it able to stand up to the great demand on it. This second excerpt also shows the emotions of war left on the author. After describing his emotions, the author uses this sentence in order to convey the physical effects of war on the soldier.