Question

in the living - room, the same year in pieces. amber and paul sat there at what they had done. amber began to crumble because she just didnt know what to do. on the other hand, paul looked wide - eyed and very still. the damage was beyond repair and it was their mothers favorite vase. paul looked at amber and said, \i think we just have to tell the truth. mom will know right away what happened just by looking at the pieces. this is no time for fables.\ amber weakly nodded her head. she knew that paul was right, however, she was not looking forward to the punishment. so, with that said, amber and paul sat on the couch watching television on by and waiting for their mother. read the following sentence from the passage. amber began to crumble because she just didnt know what to do. what is the connotation of the word crumble? a. amber loses herself to her emotions. b. amber shatters more items in the room. c. amber hides away in her bedroom.

Explanation:

The word "crumble" in the context implies that Amber gives in to her emotions as she doesn't know what to do. The other options about noticing more items or hiding away don't match the meaning of losing composure.

Answer:

A. Amber gives herself to her emotions.