Register
“The lights from the windows sent a flickering illumination that made grotesque patterns on the courtyard below, and Rainsford could see moving about there a dozen or so huge black shapes; as they turned
423,617 views
32 votes
32 votes
“The lights from the windows sent a flickering illumination that made grotesque patterns on the courtyard below, and Rainsford could see moving about there a dozen or so huge black shapes; as they turned toward him, their eyes glittered greenly.” What does the word grotesque mean in the sentence above?

A. Oddly shaped
B. Angelic
C. Human shaped
D. Microscopic

User Ross Stepaniak
by
2.7k points

1 Answer

25 votes
25 votes

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Grotesque's definition is "comically or repulsively ugly or distorted".

Distorted can also mean "Oddly shaped".

The answer is A. Oddly shaped.

User Banky
by
2.8k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers

Other Questions

This is referring to the Crucible: What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam? What does this dispute foreshadow? Please and thank you!
PLEASE HELP I AM GIVING ALOTTT OF POINTS Which stage of the Hero's Journey do you see the most in Percy Jackson Ch. 7 The Lightning Thief also give a piece of evidence to support your thinking.
Choose the answer that completes the sentence below Dyslexic people have trouble reading and understanding text, ______ they often develop ways to cope with dyslexia A. so B. after C. for example D. otherwise
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer A, B or C: 1.My mother used to tell me stories_______________ I went to bed. A.since B.until C.before 2.You better take the keys_______________________ I’m not out. A.
Describe the reaction of the Three Musketeers when Madame Bonacieux dies. Do they dismiss D'Artagnan's sorrow or respect it? Does their reaction seem unusual for tough men such as themselves? Write at
Link Copied!