Question

"The hound was of this world." Which line from the text does NOT support this idea?

A) Fire burst from its open mouth
B) The creature gave a hideous howl
C) The giant hound was dead
D) "Phosphorus," I said.

Answer 1

The line 'Fire burst from its open mouth' does not support the idea that 'The hound was of this world' as it implies a supernatural quality, unlike the other lines which portray natural qualities or actions.The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The line from the text that does NOT support the idea that 'The hound was of this world' is 'Fire burst from its open mouth'. This line suggests a supernatural aspect to the hound, as real animals do not literally emit fire from their mouths.

In contrast, the other lines imply natural qualities or actions: 'The creature gave a hideous howl' and 'The giant hound was dead' both describe realistic behaviors or states of an animal. The line '"Phosphorus," I said.' refers to a chemical, hinting at a possible rational explanation for the hound's appearance or behavior, which grounds it in reality.The correct answer is option B.