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crisis (noun)
crisis kri-səs

onviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative
tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront
the issue.\

read the quote. what is the meaning of the word crisis as it is used in
this context?

a a period of time that is difficult

b a time of celebration and joy

c a time period of peace and calm

d a period of time that passes quickly

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "crisis" in the context, we analyze the quote: "Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue." The key here is that the crisis is created to force a community to confront an issue, implying a challenging situation. Option A ("a period of time that is difficult") aligns with this as a crisis in this context would be a difficult situation that compels action. Option B is incorrect as a crisis is not a time of celebration. Option C is incorrect because a crisis is not peaceful. Option D is incorrect as the speed of time passing is not related to the context of forcing a community to confront an issue.

Answer:

A. a period of time that is difficult