Use the sentence to answer the question.

Question

As she gazed across the plain, a smell filled her nostrils.

Which phrase can replace smell to give the sentence a peaceful tone?

(1 point)
Responses

sickening stink
sickening stink

putrid stench
putrid stench

foul odor
foul odor

clean scent

Answer 1

clean scent

Answer 2

Word Choice Quick Check
3 of 53 of 5 Items

Question
What word indicates a literal meaning?(1 point)
Responses

connotation
connotation

tone
tone

analogy
analogy

denotation

Answer 3

denotation

Answer 4

Use the sentence to answer the question.

When he saw the photographer, the raccoon moved into the underbrush.

Which verb choice could replace moved to better give the raccoon's movement a sense of urgency?

(1 point)
Responses

crept
crept

streaked
streaked

walked
walked

tiptoed

Answer 5

streaked

Answer 6

Use the passage to answer the question.

As the sound of the doorbell reverberated through the hall, she cracked open the door and peered outside. She caught a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness. On the stoop, a strange object waited. She took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped out into the heavy summer air.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

mysterious
mysterious

cheerful
cheerful

humorous
humorous

relaxed

Answer 7

mysterious