Question

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

A lot of that is less resonant for the current generation.

The word resonant comes from the Latin word sonare, meaning "sound" or "be heard." What is the best meaning of resonant as it is used in the sentence?

A.
presented in an appealing way

B.
having an affect on someone

C.
viewed as modern or stylish

D.
producing a continuing sound

Answer 1

B

Here "resonant" is used figuratively to mean it doesn't strongly affect or emotionally connect with the current generation.