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bekas [8.4K]
3 years ago
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Yet every one of these disasters has actually happened somewhere, and many real communities have already suffered a substantial

number of them. A grim specter has crept upon us almost unnoticed, and this imagined tragedy may easily become a stark reality we all shall know.Which words and phrases from the excerpt best support the author’s purpose of creating a sense of alarm about the environment?a. these disasters.
b. actually.
c. happened.
d. grim specter.
e. almost un-noticed.
English
1 answer:
babunello [35]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Option "D" is the correct answer

Explanation: A grim specter in the context literally means death, which is the most fearful thing to human. It was used to create a sense of alarm in the environment about the tragedy which is close to happening in their location.

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