Question

Select the correct texts in the passage.

Which two phrases convey unease in the excerpt?
excerpt adapted from The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexander Dumas
The dock was soon covered with the usual crowd of curious onlookers, as the arrival of a ship is always a c
town of Marseilles. This was especially true when, like the Pharaon, it has been built in the city and belongs
Meanwhile the vessel was approaching the harbor, but so slowly and with such an air of melancholy that th
sensing misfortune, began to wonder if an accident happened on board. However, the experienced seame
that if there had been an accident, it could not have happened to the ship herself, for she had every appear
perfect control.
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Answer 1

The phrases "sensed misfortune" and "direful apprehension" from the passage convey a feeling of unease.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two phrases in the passage that convey unease are "sensed misfortune" and "direful apprehension". The first phrase, "sensed misfortune," suggests that the onlookers are anticipating something bad, as they feel a sense of impending doom regarding the ship's arrival. The second phrase, "direful apprehension," means a fearful feeling of anticipation, indicating that the characters in the excerpt are expecting something terrible to happen. Both phrases contribute to a mood of tension and anxiety within the text.