Question

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Read the excerpt from "The Story of the Hour."

There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name. But she felt it, creeping out of the sky, reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color of the air.

Which best states the literal meaning of the excerpt?
A. A thought and a feeling that she could not yet name were just outside of her awareness.

B. Something that she was not yet able to identify was approaching from the direction of the sky.

C. A strange creature was coming toward her slowly and reaching out to take hold of her.

D. The dark gloom and creepy sounds of her surroundings created a feeling of terror inside her.

Answer 1

A) A thought and a feeling that she could not yet name were just

outside of her awareness best states the literal meaning of the excerpt.

I'm pretty sure thats your answer if im wrong please tell me :)

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Figurative language plays a significant role in the excerpt of the short story provided. The "something" referred to in the first line alludes to an indefinite idea or feeling impossible to be named, this way of expression serves the purpose of creating mystery and tension. The fact that this idea is "creeping out of the sky" might also refer to divine illumination coming to Mrs. Mallard's aid. This is confirmed later on at the moment of epiphany, her sudden revelation of a truth, however, the choice of words indicates how she feels, and what she can perceive through her senses. The right option is A.