Question

the seventh man part 3

1. the narrator describes the waves as \strangely hushed.\

what does the word hushed suggest about the waves?
a. they were unusually calm and quiet.
b. they were becoming larger and more dangerous.
c. they were moving quickly toward shore.
d. they were making loud crashing sounds.

k. follows the narrator to the beach without argument and quietly explores with him.

1. what does this detail suggest about k.s personality?

1. read the personification at the top of the page. how does this make the reader view the sea?

Explanation:

Analyze the meaning of "hushed" in context

The word "hushed" is used in paragraph 24 to describe waves that are "strangely hushed" despite being in the middle of a typhoon. "Hushed" means quiet, silent, or calm, which contrasts with the expected loud crashing of storm waves. This matches option A.

Analyze K.'s personality based on the given detail

The text states that K. follows the narrator to the beach without argument and quietly explores with him. This behavior suggests that K. is gentle, agreeable, quiet, trusting, and cooperative.

Analyze the effect of personification on the reader's view of the sea

The personification at the top of the page refers to the storm's "eye" fixing its "cold stare" on everyone below. This makes the sea/storm seem like a living, hostile, or menacing entity that is watching them with a cold, uncaring, or threatening presence.

Answer:

Question 9

• (A) They were unusually calm and quiet. (Correct answer)
• (B) They were becoming larger and more dangerous.
• (C) They were moving quickly toward shore.
• (D) They were making loud crashing sounds.

Question 10

It suggests that K. is gentle, quiet, cooperative, and deeply trusting of the narrator.

Question 11

It makes the reader view the sea and storm as a menacing, conscious, and hostile force that is actively watching or threatening the characters.