I believe "vehement" is the correct answer. It means that it shows strong, powerful, passionate speech and tone.
Answer:
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lol not the best but oh well
The child is not kind. I wouldn't choose A. By that I mean that the child is not kind by nature.
He did not receive the dog as a gift from his father. That eliminates E.
The subject therefore is the dog was taken into a very abusive home.
The theme is the 4th one down. Those who are abused will abuse something or someone weaker than themselves. No where do we get the idea that the child is empathetic. The dog amuses him, nothing more.
It should be a herb because herb does not start with a vowel, which eliminates the need for the word an.
Is there a story that goes with it if you could link it i may be able to help you. =)