In each of the following sentences, the underlined word has the basic denotation, “forcibly separate into pieces.” Which word has the strongestconnotations? Base your answer on context. a.I watched Sue angrily ripthe paper in two. b.A lion will rendits prey into pieces. c.Dion didn’t mean to tearhis shirt sleeve. d. Our dog started to tatter the pillow with her teeth.

a.I watched Sue angrily rip the paper in two

Explanation:

According to the given sentences, the one with the strongest connotation of to “forcibly separate into pieces.” is option A.

This is because, based on the context used, for Sue to angrily rip the paper in two means that she forcibly separated the paper into pieces.

in the shadow of war

answer: common sense was the pamphlet that thomas paine used to convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciling with britain and to accept that independence was the only option to preserve their liberty.