Question

read this sentence from \tears of autumn.\

\hana omiya stood at the railing of the small ship that shuddered toward america in a turbulent november sea.\

what is the meaning of the imagery \shuddered\ and \turbulent\?

hana omiya was trembling with fear at the railing of the ship.

the ship was rocking and heaving in the rough water.

the railing of the small ship quivered in the restless waves.

the crew of the small ship sailed slowly toward america.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the imagery "shuddered" and "turbulent", we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The sentence describes the ship, not Hana's fear. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Shuddered" (ship's movement) and "turbulent" (rough sea) match the ship rocking in rough water. This makes sense.
• Option 3: The railing doesn't "quiver" as the focus is on the ship in the sea. Eliminate.
• Option 4: "Shuddered" and "turbulent" relate to rough movement, not slow sailing. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The ship was rocking and heaving in the rough water.