Question

Which word gives the best meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph? The dread storm is supposed to reach land tomorrow. Everyone is nervous. People have boarded up their homes and have left already. During the hurricane two years ago, there was horrendous flooding. But this time, everyone has decided to find a safe place to go.   A. light   B. inland   C. horrible   D. immediate

Answer 1

Words with strong connotations draw the reader into the description and bring the events to life. They make the reader feel scared along with the narrator.

Answer 2

I am going to go with C. - Horrible