Question

read the excerpt from bluesman on the move. its hard to believe, i know, an old man and his tales. stray notes from my guitar still bounce around the mountains like ghosts. the word ghosts creates a sense of fear. loneliness. hostility. confusion.

Explanation:

To determine the sense created by "ghosts", we analyze the context. Ghosts are often associated with eerie, spooky feelings, which relate to fear. Loneliness is more about isolation, hostility about anger/opposition, and confusion about being puzzled. The comparison of guitar notes to ghosts (which are typically linked to fear - inducing imagery) suggests fear.

Answer:

A. fear