Question

1. in context, what does premonition most likely mean in the passage where the narrator says people \always say they had some sort of premonition, a sinking feeling.\? a. a warning or feeling that something bad will happen b. a medical diagnosis c. a celebration or festival d. a legal statement signed before an event 5. which theme is most clearly being developed by the narrator’s observations and reflections in this excerpt (consider her anger, desire to leave, and changing view of olga)? a. relationship with nature b. loss of innocence / coming to a more cynical understanding of the world c. the importance of tradition over personal choice d. the triumph of community support during tragedy

Explanation:

For question 4, the phrase "a sinking feeling" associated with "premonition" implies a negative - foreboding feeling. A premonition is commonly understood as a warning or sense that something bad will happen. For question 5, the narrator's anger, desire to leave, and changing view of Olga suggest a shift from a more innocent state to a more cynical understanding of the world and people around her.

Answer:

1. A. A warning or feeling that something bad will happen
2. B. Loss of innocence / coming to a more cynical understanding of the world