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Read the excerpt from Black Boy.

The boys scattered, yelling, nursing their heads, staring at
me in utter disbelief. They had never seen such frenzy. I
stood panting, egging them on, taunting them to come on
and fight.

What is the connotative meaning of frenzy as it is used in this
excerpt?

-Negative; it describes a violent reaction based on
rage.

-Positive; it develops a sense of excitement.

-Negative; it suggests a complete mental breakdown.

-Positive; it emphasizes strength and courage

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Answer:

Negative; it describes a violent reaction based on rage.

Explanation:

Read the excerpt from Black Boy. The boys scattered, yelling, nursing their heads-example-1
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