Question

1. on page 59, paul explains soldiers relationships to the earth: \he stifles his terror and his cries in her silence and her security.\ the verb stifle means \to hold back; to end or quell by force; crush.\ paul could also have used the verb quiet, which means \to make quiet; to cause to become calm.\ consider the connotations of both words, and select the statement below that best captures the effect of the replacement of the word stifle with quiet.

a. the word quiet has a more negative, violent connotation than stifle, and its use would show the utter terror of the soldiers.

b. the word quiet has a more negative, gloomy connotation than stifle, and quiet makes it seem like the soldiers are depressed.

c. the word quiet has a more positive, joyful connotation than stifle and would make it seem as though the soldiers are celebrating in the earth.

d. the word quiet has a more positive, soothing connotation than stifle. quiet makes the statement seem like the solider is finding peace.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the connotations of "stifle" (forceful suppression) and "quiet" (calming/soothing). Option a and b claim "quiet" is more negative, which is incorrect. Option c says "joyful" and "celebrating", which misinterprets the context. Option d correctly notes "quiet" has a more positive, soothing connotation, fitting the idea of the soldier finding peace.

Answer:

d. The word quiet has a more positive, soothing connotation than stifle. Quiet makes the statement seem like the solider is finding peace.