Question

question 3 of 10
read lines 720 - 727 of beowulf.
the evil warrior, deprived of joys
came up to the building; the door burst open
though bound with iron, as soon as he touched it,
huge in his blood - lust; enraged, he ripped open
the mouth of the hall; quickly rushed in —
the monster stepped on the bright - paved floor,
crazed with evil anger; from his strange eyes
an ugly light shone out like fire.
which statement describes how connotation is used in this passage?
a. the connotation of the word “ripped” adds to the violent feeling of the passage.
b. the connotation of the word “strange” brings the reader into the confused world of the passage.
c. the connotation of the word “warrior” adds to the feeling of pride and patriotism in the passage.
d. the connotation of the word “joys” lets the reader know that the actions in the passage are meant for fun.

Explanation:

The word "ripped" has a strong, violent connotation. In the context of the passage where a menacing figure bursts into a building, this word enhances the sense of aggression and violence. The other options mis - interpret the connotations of the given words. "Strange" doesn't mainly create a sense of confusion here, "warrior" is described as "evil" so it doesn't convey pride and patriotism, and "joys" being deprived doesn't imply the actions are for fun.

Answer:

A. The connotation of the word "ripped" adds to the violent feeling of the passage.