Question

question 4 of 5
which word from this passage most clearly describes the mood?
the hound beast prowled its dungeon, sharpening its fangs and snaring
its fluffy victim, ready to devour a victim.
a. fluffy
b. dungeon
c. devour
d. beast

Explanation:

The passage describes a hound that shows its sharp teeth, stiffens its legs, and makes a rough sound, ready to attack. "Fierce" means having a violent, hostile nature, which matches the hound's aggressive, threatening behavior in the text. The other options do not fit: "dungeon" is a prison, "devour" is an action (to eat hungrily), and "tense" describes a state of strain but does not capture the full aggressive demeanor of the hound.

Answer:

A. fierce