Question

After having spent his entire life in a middle-class neighborhood in a small town, Joey was struck by the poverty and suffering he saw when he traveled across the country for the first time. He was overcome by feelings of deep sadness and confusion. Like many people, he believed that poverty no longer existed in the United States. He wanted to help, but he did not know what to do.
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Based on its context in this passage, what does the word struck mean in the first sentence?
A.
to have an emotional response
B.
to pose in a certain way
C.
to hit something intentionally
D.
to be viciously attacked

Answer 1

In the context of the passage, the word "struck" refers to having an emotional response to the experiences and observations Joey encountered during his travels. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. to have an emotional response.