Question

lila stared at the painting. she wasn’t just curious—she was mesmerized. the colors pulled her in like a tide, and she couldn’t look away. 3. match the underlined words to their closest connotation: 1. curious 2. mesmerized 3. pulled a. forceful attraction or influence b. mild/neutral attention c. strongly captivated, almost enchanted

Explanation:

1. For "Curious", the closest connotation is "Mild/neutral attention" (Option B) as curiosity typically involves a gentle, neutral interest.
2. For "Mesmerized", the closest connotation is "Strongly captivated, almost enchanted" (Option C) since mesmerized implies a strong, enchanting captivation.
3. For "Pulled", the closest connotation is "Forceful attraction or influence" (Option A) as pulling suggests a forceful draw.

Answer:

1. Curious - B. Mild/neutral attention
2. Mesmerized - C. Strongly captivated, almost enchanted
3. Pulled - A. Forceful attraction or influence