In which sentence does the italicized verb carry a negative connotation?
A. His sweet words and intriguing tales delighted her.
B. His sweet words and intriguing tales beguiled her.
C. His sweet words and intriguing tales captivated her.
D. His sweet words and intriguing tales charmed her.
Answer (3)
The answer would be B, as beguiled can mean to charm or enchant through deception (which has a negative connotation).
In sentence B, the verb ' beguiled ' carries a negative connotation.
In sentence B, the italicized verb 'beguiled' carries a negative connotation. The word 'beguiled' implies that the person was deceived or tricked by sweet words and intriguing tales, suggesting a negative outcome or manipulation.
The term "beguiled" suggests a sense of deceit or charm used to manipulate or deceive someone, often in a cunning or misleading way. It implies a less positive and more deceptive intention compared to the other options, which generally have positive connotations like delight, captivation, and charm.
The question could be:
In which sentence does the verb carry a negative connotation?
A. His sweet words and intriguing tales delighted her.
B. His sweet words and intriguing tales beguiled her.
C. His sweet words and intriguing tales captivated her.
D. His sweet words and intriguing tales charmed her.
The verb 'beguiled' in option B carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person was misled or deceived. In contrast, the other verbs such as 'delighted,' 'captivated,' and 'charmed' imply positive feelings. Therefore, the correct choice is B.
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