Question

What does 'tormented' (line 4) tell you about the child's circumstances that a word such as 'irritated' does not?

A) The child is experiencing a mild annoyance.
B) The child is emotionally distressed and suffering.
C) The child is feeling mildly inconvenienced.
D) The child is in a state of anger and frustration.

Answer 1

The word 'tormented' suggests that the child's circumstances are emotionally distressed and suffering.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'tormented' in line 4 suggests that the child's circumstances are not merely irritated or mildly inconvenienced, but emotionally distressed and suffering. The word 'tormented' implies a deeper level of anguish, pain, and hardship. It indicates that the child is in a state of emotional torment and torment is a higher degree of suffering than irritation or mild inconvenience.