Read this passage from Beowulf. then, saw the sage companions who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood, that the tossing waters turbid grew, blood-stained the mere. Old men together, hoary-haired, of the hero spake; the warrior would not, they weened, again, proud of conquest, come to seek their mighty master. To many it seemed the wolf-of-the-waves had won his life. The ninth hour came. Which of these words best describes the effect this passage creates?

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Quinten Mcgee

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26 May, 08:52

Read this passage from Beowulf. then, saw the sage companions who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood, that the tossing waters turbid grew, blood-stained the mere. Old men together, hoary-haired, of the hero spake; the warrior would not, they weened, again, proud of conquest, come to seek their mighty master. To many it seemed the wolf-of-the-waves had won his life. The ninth hour came. Which of these words best describes the effect this passage creates?

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Braiden · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is this one: "A. dullness." Dullness is the word that best describes the effect of the passage. By definition, dullness is the event that there is lack of interest and excitement.

Given the following choices:

A. dullness

B. suspense

C. horror

D. sorrow