Question

I silently nodded, taken aback by the enthusiastic salutations. Revised statement from the passage I silently nodded, taken aback by the overbearing salutations. What effect does the word choice have on the revised statement?

A) It makes it more negative.
B) It makes it less judgmental.
C)It makes it less descriptive.
D) It makes it more lighthearted.

Answer 1

The word choice in the revised statement makes it more negative.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word choice in the revised statement has the effect of making it more negative. The use of the word 'overbearing' implies that the salutations were excessive or overwhelming in a negative way. This creates a more negative tone and suggests that the speaker was not pleased with the enthusiastic greetings.