Read this paragraph.I exhaled loudly and tried again, “Dad, all of my friends are allowed to go. It’s safe. There is information online, and kids as young as ten years old are allowed to drive solo.”My dad’s head started slowly shaking side to side before I could finish, and I knew he would object. He is a stickler for regulations.“Son, I checked the website, and I am not impressed with the go-carts’ safety ratings.”“But, Dad! There are helmets, and speed limits, and supervision, and . . .”The head shake started again, and my eyes rolled to the ceiling. I bowed my head, took a deep breath, and gritted my teeth.What does the writer’s voice reveal?
The narrator’s words and actions show annoyance at being unable to persuade his dad. He exhales loudly, rolls his eyes, grits his teeth, and describes his dad shaking his head before he can finish. Together, these details reveal frustration, rather than enthusiasm, concentration, or embarrassment.
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