How does the narrator’s choice of words express her attitude toward her little brothers?


Phrases like “worst choice ever” and “too silly” convey her frustration.


Words like “lobster-red” and “rubbing lotion on my brothers’ blisters” show how worried she is about them.


Words like “totally ridiculous” and “decreed” show how she and her brothers both felt that their mom spoiled the trip for them.

Phrases like “highlight of my summer” and “lucky me” indicate how grateful she is to have gone on the trip with her little brothers.