After "Just lovely!"
Explanation:
After "Just lovely!" the 2nd paragraph should begin.
A.) Joke: Laughter
The effect of a cut is pain and so is the effect of a joke is laughter.
Why do the boys fight?
What do you think Johnny’s last words mean?
Why do you think Dally wanted to die?
Why was Johnny’s death hard for Dally?
Answer:
It creates a sarcastic tone.
Explanation:
The definition of the word <em>balmy </em>is <em>characterized by pleasantly warm weather.</em> This word is used to describe the minus 20 degrees, which is horribly cold, but still not as cold as Alaska usually is. This combination of words creates a paradox - how can minus 20 degrees be balmy? It is not - the author is just being sarcastic. That's how the use of the word <em>balmy</em> creates a sarcastic tone.
