Question

She finally became even more violent in her opposition than her husband himself. She was not satisfied with simply doing as well as he had commanded; she seemed anxious to do better. Nothing seemed to make her more angry than to see me with a newspaper. She seemed to think that here lay the danger. I have had her rush at me with a face made all up of fury, and snatch from me a newspaper, in a manner that fully revealed her apprehension.

What effect does the word snatch have on the reader?

It suggests doing something better.
It suggests wanting to learn.
It suggests being upset or desperate.
It suggests a woman obeying her husband.

Answer 1

The word "snatch" suggests being upset or desperate. It conveys a sense of urgency and aggression, indicating that the woman is acting out of anger or fear rather than calm deliberation. The forcefulness of the action implies a strong emotional reaction to the presence of the newspaper, which she perceives as a threat.