Read the sentence from paragraph 32 of the selection. But as they walked farther and farther away from the warmth and the light, the cold and the darkness entered into them. Which... Read the sentence from paragraph 32 of the selection. But as they walked farther and farther away from the warmth and the light, the cold and the darkness entered into them. Which tone does the author's word choice in this sentence suggest? Read the sentence from paragraph 32. They fell silent, sullen, suspicious. The word sullen comes from a Latin root that means 'by oneself.' Which word would best replace sullen in the sentence and convey a similar meaning?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an interpretation of the tone conveyed by the author's word choice in a specific sentence and for a synonym of the word 'sullen' based on its Latin origin.
Answer
Despairing; gloomy.
The tone of the sentence suggests 'despairing.' The word that best replaces 'sullen' is 'gloomy.'
Answer for screen readers
The tone of the sentence suggests 'despairing.' The word that best replaces 'sullen' is 'gloomy.'
More Information
In the context of walking away from warmth and light, the tone reflects a loss of hope. 'Gloomy' suggests a somber, detached mood, fitting the meaning of 'sullen.'
Tips
Confusing 'sullen' with words that imply anger rather than a more withdrawn emotion can be a mistake.
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