D, though this is a reductive definition of epiphany.
Answer:
1. Hold: <u><em>grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.</em></u>
2. Evaluated: <u><em>to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study</em></u>.
3. Reef: <u><em>ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.</em></u>
4. Pinnacle: <u><em>the most successful point; the culmination.</em></u>
5. Synopsis:<em> </em><u><em>a brief summary or general survey of something.</em></u>
6. Encampment: <u><em>an act or instance of encamping; lodgment in a camp.</em></u>
Answer:
The language creates an image of starkness and isolation.
Explanation:
I hate to say this, but I think I would have to go with Thomas Putnam. This character used his power and influence to do bad so to speak. If you remember he used his status to accuse people of witchcraft and then would buy those people's land once they were executed. Depending on where one might stand politically some would see Obama as using his power for bad.
Hopefully this helps