Question

Read the word in parentheses; then decide which of these sentences most effectivelytranslates an abstract concept into a mental picture. 
       A. (Freedom) On her twenty-first birthday, Lola declared herself a woman.   B. (Honesty) Jamal told the truth when asked why his cellphone wouldn't work.   C. (Rumors) Whispers of doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of rotten eggs.   D. (Studious) Lucy lay on her bed reading a back issue of National Geographic.

Answer 1

An abstract concept is difficult to understand because of the unspecific character that is obtained from it.

The sentence that most effectively translates the abstract concept into a mental picture is option C. (Rumors) Whispers od doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of rotten eggs.