"Deflect" does not suggest a mental process this would suggest that the thought never entered the mind, since it would be "deflected" from the mind and unable to be pondered.
I believe she felt angry and sad or it's just sad.
The answer to the question above is DUKE ELLINGTON. Edward Kennedy Ellington, or known as Duke Ellington is a famous American composer and the originator of big-band jazz. This jazz orchestra he had was on 1923 until his death. He was the Jazz musician who was famous for performing "I<span>t Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" in which "swing" was incorporated. When we say swing, this is a sub-genre wherein it involves that "groove" feeling and responses such as feet-tapping and nodding.</span>
I do not know the answer, but after looking it up it seems that someone else has asked this question, and someone else has answered. I'm putting the link to that question right here! --> (brainly.com/question/8921506)
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