Question

Which of the following terms has a connotation that would best contribute to a desperate tone?

A. Embracing
B. Getting
C. Holding
D. Clinging

Answer 1

The answer would be D. Clinging. For example  'She was clinging onto the last bit of hope' Sounds more dramatic than the other options. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer: D) Clinging.

Explanation: The connotation of a word is the meaning given by the context or even by the readers (or listeners) based on their emotions or personal experiences. From the given options, the word that would best contribut to a desperate tone, is the corresponding to option D: clinging, because it means to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or her.