Read the excerpt from chapter 7 of Obasan by Joy Kogawa. There have been a few others. So counting that last fast visit, there have been nine trips in all. And in between visits, there’s the army, the navy, the air force of letters—all the Aunt Emily correspondence jamming up our small metal box in the Granton PO. What is the effect of using the phrases "the army, the navy, the air force of letters” and "jamming up” to describe Aunt Emily’s correspondence?
Answer
A
It creates an overwhelmed mood, describing the correspondence as large in scale, and suggests that it is invading Nomi’s life.
B
It creates an overwhelmed mood, using military terminology to show Aunt Emily as more accomplished in her career than Nomi is.
C
It creates an uneasy mood, showing that the author is disapproving of how mail is being delivered.
D
It creates an uneasy mood, suggesting that the author wants these letters to create a conflict.
Explanation
The military terms “army,” “navy,” and “air force” make the letters seem like a huge, organized force, while “jamming up” suggests they are crowding into and taking over the small mailbox. Together, these phrases create an overwhelmed mood and imply that Aunt Emily’s correspondence is intruding into Nomi’s life. The passage focuses on the volume and pressure of the letters, not on career comparisons or mail delivery.
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