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Highlight the words with strong connotations in this passage.
The gloom inside the house enveloped me as I stepped through the door. All around I could hear stealthy footsteps and ominous creaking. As an unearthly cry filled the room, I let out my own cry of dread.
What effect does the word “dread” have compared to the word “fear” that the writer could have used?
It has a more neutral connotation than “fear.”
It has a more positive connotation than “fear.”
It has a more negative connotation than “fear.”
Its connotation is the same as the word “fear.”
The gloom inside the house enveloped me as I stepped through the door. All around I could hear stealthy footsteps and ominous creaking. As an unearthly cry filled the room, I let out my own cry of dread.
What effect does the word “dread” have compared to the word “fear” that the writer could have used?
It has a more neutral connotation than “fear.”
It has a more positive connotation than “fear.”
It has a more negative connotation than “fear.”
Its connotation is the same as the word “fear.”
Answers
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The words with strong connotations in the passage are **gloom**, **enveloped**, **stealthy**, **ominous**, **unearthly**, **dread**.
Regarding the effect of the word "dread" compared to "fear," the correct answer is:
**It has a more negative connotation than “fear.”**
"Dread" suggests a deeper, more intense feeling of apprehension or anxiety, while "fear" can be more general and less intense.
Regarding the effect of the word "dread" compared to "fear," the correct answer is:
**It has a more negative connotation than “fear.”**
"Dread" suggests a deeper, more intense feeling of apprehension or anxiety, while "fear" can be more general and less intense.
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