Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
read the following passage from \the feather pillow\.
suddenly alicia began to have hallucinations, vague images, at first seeming to float in the air, then descending to floor level. her eyes excessively wide, she stared ceaselessly at the carpet on either side of the head of her bed.
what does context suggest is most likely the meaning of hallucinations in the passage?
a. fears of floating and falling
b. dreams of horrifying things
c. visions of things that are not there
d. attacks of dizziness and rigid staring

Explanation:

The word "hallucinations" refers to seeing or experiencing things that are not actually present. In the context of the passage, "visions of things that are not there" directly matches this definition. "Fears of floating and falling" (A) is about emotions, not hallucinations. "Dreams of horrifying things" (B) occur during sleep, while hallucinations can happen when awake. "Attacks of dizziness and rigid staring" (D) are physical symptoms, not visual hallucinations.

Answer:

C. visions of things that are not there