Question

read the excerpt from the passage. francesca. (speaking with exasperation and then annoyance) honestly, if this bird doesnt show up soon, im going to scream! weve been tracking this feathered demon for months, making maps, monitoring weather patterns, using bird - watching data, images and video to see where it is, and, now, after all our hard work, that disagreeable fowl is nowhere to be found. while with exasperation and annoyance are similar in meaning, they have different connotations. which statement best describes the difference? a. with exasperation conveys “intense fury,” while annoyance conveys “irritation.” b. with exasperation implies “somewhat bothered,” while annoyance implies “deep frustration.” c. with exasperation conveys “displeasure,” while annoyance conveys “rage.” d. with exasperation implies “worried,” while annoyance implies “hostile.”

Explanation:

Exasperation can convey intense annoyance like "fury". Annoyance can range from mild irritation to deeper frustration. "Rage" implies a more intense negative - emotion than simple annoyance, closer to exasperation. "Frustration" is a broader term that can include annoyance but also a sense of being blocked or thwarted. Analyzing the connotations of these words in the context of the passage helps determine the best description of the difference.

Answer:

C. With exasperation conveys "rage," while annoyance implies "hostile" feeling.