Question

part a
what is the meaning of the phrase \his heart was beginning to sink\ in line 4?

○ the king was feeling angry.
○ the king was feeling curious.
○ the king was feeling gloomy.
○ the king was feeling hopeful.

Explanation:

The phrase "his heart was beginning to sink" typically means a feeling of sadness or gloom. Angry (first option) is about anger, curious (second) about interest, hopeful (fourth) about optimism. Gloomy (third) matches the phrase's connotation of a negative, downcast emotion.

Answer:

C. The King was feeling gloomy.