Which of the following sentences uses the word exasperation correctly?

monty was thrilled to have been selected for the role of class president, and he happily clapped his hands in exasperation.
my dog loves to play outside in the yard, and his exasperation is clear when his tail wags with joy.
after three hours of trying to assemble the new table, kyra threw her hands up in exasperation.
the exasperation of the soccer team spread to their fans, as everyone cheered with excited smiles.

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Which statement expresses a theme that is found in both "escape" and "to live"? the search for self–awareness is often a difficult one. life's distractions can make it difficult to know yourself. a person often sees herself differently than others see her. being a part of two cultures can make it hard to know yourself.

Analyze how edgar allan poe's choice of setting in "the raven" to develop the speaker's character. be sure to use specific details from the poem to support your ideas.