Question

it flashed across my mind at that moment that as those on board the abraham lincoln, having once seen the effect of ned lands harpoon when it struck the nautilus, could not but have concluded their enemy was no monster of the deep - though indeed a monster of mans contriving - the warships of all nations would now be on the look - out for the nautilus, and we on board it could scarcely hope for mercy. which statement best describes the connotation of the word monster as it is used in the passage? a. the first use of monster has the connotation of a mythical beast, while the second has the connotation of a threatening force. b. the first use of monster has the connotation of a very large object, while the second has the connotation of a mythical beast. c. the first use of monster has the connotation of a threatening force, while the second has the connotation of an ugly creature. d. the first use of monster has the connotation of a threatening force, while the second has the connotation of a mythical beast.

Explanation:

The first 'monster' refers to a mythical sea - beast, and the second to a man - made, threatening force (the Nautilus).

Answer:

A. The first use of monster has the connotation of a mythical beast, while the second has the connotation of a threatening force.