The door of the jail being flung open from within, there appeared, in the first place, like a black shadow emerging into sunshin

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The door of the jail being flung open from within, there appeared, in the first place, like a black shadow emerging into sunshin

e, the grim and grisly presence of the town-beadle, with a sword by his side and his staff of office in his hand.
Which best describes the purpose of the words “black shadow,” “grim,” “grisly,” and “sword”?
to impart a sorrowful mood
to impart a solemn mood
to establish the early morning setting
to establish the militant jailhouse setting

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2 answers:

Ilia_Sergeevich [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-30T10:55:05+03:00

Ilia_Sergeevich [38]3 years ago

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Answer:

D is not correct.

Explanation:

Took the quiz on edge and got the question wrong. I believe the correct answer is B.

Mrac [35] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-30T09:48:42+03:00

Mrac [35]3 years ago

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Answer:

D: to establish the militant jailhouse setting

Explanation:

Grim, Grisly, Black shadow, all correspond to the dark, and dangerous interior of a jailhouse. The sword adds to the militant part.