Question

question 14. read the sentence from the passage. there was a flare of heated rage mingled with a certain expression of intentness on all faces. the word flare can carry different shades of meaning depending on context. place it on the word gradient below by selecting all words that share both its denotation and its connotation. word gradient: whisper, murmur, roar, blare, shriek. which words most clearly match the use of flare in this passage? a. whisper b. murmur c. roar d. shriek

Explanation:

The question is about finding words that match the use of "blare" in a given passage in terms of denotation and tone, which falls under the study of language - Linguistics. We need to understand the connotation and meaning of "blare" and compare it with the provided words. "Blare" typically implies a loud, harsh noise. "Roar" and "shriek" also convey loud and intense sounds, similar in denotation and tone to "blare". "Whisper" is soft - the opposite. "Murmur" is also soft and quiet.

Answer:

C. roar, D. shriek