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Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically- she's a drama major- but I told my mother I'd go away. I hadn't seen my grandmother since she'd been admitted to Lawnrest.
Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically?
A "I hadn't seen my grandmother"
B "she'd been admitted"
C "she's a drama major"
D "Annie was in bed"

1 answer

The clearest context clue for "theatrically" is C "she's a drama major." This indicates that Annie's groaning is exaggerated and is related to her background in drama, providing a clear understanding of the term "theatrically."