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2 Which of the following is an example of the author using words that

have a violent connotation?
A She describes the vertical black bands on the elytron that cover
Goliath beetles' wings.
B She compares the Goliath beetle cocoons to suits of protective
armor.
C The author details the four stages of the Goliath beetle's life cycle.
D She writes that Goliath beetles use their jaws to slash, impale, and
chomp food.

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D is the answer because those words are harsh meaning and sounding therefore they have a violent connotation.
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