Question

read the following from the passage. percy brandished the video game controller, maneuvering his avatar through the labyrinth that was fraught with diversions, but if he could navigate past the writhing snakes on medusas head, he would level up. percy was a stone statue, only his fingertips moved with lightning speed. his desk clock documented that he had wasted two hours, and now he would be up late finishing homework that should have already been done—again. exasperated by his own overindulgence, percy decided this monster must be given a fatal blow, once and for all, and put the game disc into its case and then headed downstairs with it. hopefully, this distraction would not cost him a place on the national honor society—again; the monster would be sold to the book resellers today. he picked up his phone to check in with andie. while the words diversion and distraction are similar in meaning, they have different connotations. which statement best describes the difference? a. a diversion is something that creates a change, while a distraction is something that creates wonder. b. a diversion is something that makes one laugh, while a distraction is something that causes puzzlement. c. a diversion is a hobby, while a distraction is something that makes one forgetful. d. a diversion is something that entertains, while a distraction is something that draws ones attention away.

Explanation:

The words "diversion" and "distraction" are being compared in terms of their connotations. A diversion is something that entertains or amuses, while a distraction draws one's attention away. Analyzing the definitions in the options, we can determine the correct answer.

Answer:

D. A diversion is something that entertains, while a distraction is something that draws one's attention away.