The deep sea was crossed,
their journey at an end. The troop of Storm-Geats
went over the side, climbed ashore,
made their ship fast. Their chain-mail clanked,
their bright battle shirts. They gave thanks to God
the wave-road was smooth, had been easily crossed.
Which statement describes how connotation is used in this passage?
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A. The connotation of the word "bright" adds to the cheerful and
relieved feeling in the passage.
O
B. The connotation of the word "battle" makes the reader feel tense
and anxious.
O
C. The connotation of the word "climbed" contributes to the feeling of
exhaustion and effort in the passage.
O
D. The connotation of the word "God" gives the reader a feeling of
religious awe.