Question

select the correct answer.
read the excerpt from paragraph 16.
(16) alas! an apprehended danger can not always be a defended one. i believed firmly that heaven chalked the line that brought us to new york. i saw no white road leading us to chicago. i felt that in turning away from boston we had lost opportunity’s golden tide.
what does the word golden mean as used in paragraph 16?
a. flourishing
b. sparkling
c. brilliant
d. perfect

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "golden" in "golden tide", we analyze the context. The narrator feels they lost an opportunity by leaving Boston. "Golden" here likely relates to a favorable, flourishing opportunity (tide as a metaphor for opportunity). "Flourishing" fits best: "sparkling" is too visual, "brilliant" is more about intelligence, "perfect" is absolute. "Flourishing" captures the idea of a prosperous, favorable opportunity.

Answer:

A. flourishing