I would say the correct answer is <span>2. She has forgotten why she came. This is perhaps the most devastating and intriguing detail in the whole story. Phoenix has embarked on such a long and exhausting journey because she loves her grandson; but then her memory betrays her. Some critics even suggest the possibility that her grandson had died, which caused a trauma for Phoenix.</span>
Answer:
B. act or move at high speed.
Explanation:
The term hasten is derived from the word <em>haste, </em>which means to make something happen quickly. The word hasten is a verb, extended from the word haste and added with the pattern of verb '-en.'
Therefore, hasten means to <em>act or move at high speed </em>or to be quick on doing something, or move fast.
Thus option B is correct.
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3. Tone: An angry tone
Context Clues: 'Screamed uncontrollably' and 'bursting through the door'.
Mood: Anger
6. Tone: A mellow, happy tone
Context Clues: 'Gently smiling', 'comforting ray of light' and 'carefully, quietly'
Mood: Calming
7. Tone: Cheery tone
Context Clues: 'The laughing wind', 'teasing the trees' and 'silly dog'.
Mood: Happy, upbeat
