Analyze this sentence. "Crocker just nodded despairingly and settled in for the duration: by now, he knew that could be quite a stretch." (N.A., Illuminate)

Question

Which option MOST effectively clarifies the similarities or differences in meaning between the terms "stretch" and
"duration"?
(1 point)
• Both are referring to a time frame.
Duration implies a challenging issue, whereas stretch implies an effortless one.
• Both allude to good emotions.
O Duration means an extended period, while stretch means a brief duration.

Answer 1

The option that MOST effectively clarifies the similarities or differences in meaning between the terms "stretch" and "duration" is:

• Both are referring to a time frame.
Duration implies a challenging issue, whereas stretch implies an effortless one.