In this excerpt, the narrator notes that Usher is "alternately vivacious and sullen." Which pair of phrases from the passage mos
t clearly illustrates this contrast between being "vivacious" and being "sullen" in Usher's behavior? A. Animated/brooding
B. Balanced/impulsive
C. Concerned/exclusive
D. Complicated/menacing
Being animated is a form of being vivacious. Animated behavior or an animated person is characterized by energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, action and vigor.
Brooding on the other hand is similar to being sullen. Brooding involves engaging and appearing in deep thoughts of anger, pain or resentment.
