Question

look at the dictionary entry for the word quicken. quicken 1. to make steeper 2. to revive 3. to excite 4. to accelerate which definition most nearly matches the meaning of quickening as it is used in paragraph 2 of “april, the month of miracles?” a. definition 1 b. definition 2 c. definition 3 d. definition 4

Explanation:

Without the context of "April, The Month of Miracles" paragraph 2, we assume based on common - usage in language that "quickening" often implies acceleration. Among the given definitions, "to accelerate" (Definition 4) is the most likely match.

Answer:

D. Definition 4