Question

2. Read this sentence from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. But he is generally melancholy and despairing, and sometimes he gnashes his teeth, as if impatient of the weight of woes that oppresses him. Select the meaning of the boldfaced word. A. Very unpleasant and unattractive B. Cold and desolate C. A feeling of depression and sadness D. A confusing path

Answer 1

Answer: C. A feeling of depression and sadness

Explanation:

The underlined word isn't shown in this case but I'm guessing that it's melancholy.

Melancholy refers to a feeling of s

sadness or depression. Someone who is said to be melancholy is sad and depressed. Therefore, the correct option is C "A feeling of depression and sadness"