The man had narrowed eyes and an aggressive energy that said he was ready to punish his subordinates for the slightest misbehavior.

What do the words narrowed, aggressive, and punish convey to the reader?

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Responses

a positive tone that shows that the author believes the man is justified in his actions
a positive tone that shows that the author believes the man is justified in his actions

a positive tone that shows that the author thinks that everything will work out in the end for the subordinates
a positive tone that shows that the author thinks that everything will work out in the end for the subordinates

a negative tone that shows that the author thinks the man is unpleasant and impatient
a negative tone that shows that the author thinks the man is unpleasant and impatient

a negative tone that shows that the author believes the subordinates deserve what they get

1 answer

The correct response is:

a negative tone that shows that the author thinks the man is unpleasant and impatient.

The words "narrowed," "aggressive," and "punish" convey a sense of hostility and harshness, suggesting that the man is someone who is likely to create a negative and oppressive environment for his subordinates.