Question

I always felt self-conscious on the dance floor, moving stiffly like a rusted robot. In contrast, she seemed to be carefree, moving with grace and animation that I had only ever seen on a stage. It was like she was a ballerina on an empty stage even though we were crammed like sardines on the tiny, wooden dance floor.

Based on its context in the paragraph above, what is the meaning of the word animation?
A.
a sculpture
B.
liveliness
C.
a cartoon
D.
quietness

Answer 1

Based on the context of the paragraph, the meaning of the word "animation" is B. liveliness. The description contrasts the speaker's stiff movements with the grace and lively movements of the other person.