Question

the reviewer claimed that the movies melancholy tone reflected the directors own sense of loss.

1. which best captures the meaning of melancholy in this sentence?

a. cheerful
b. gloomy
c. energetic
d. confident

Explanation:

The word "melancholy" means a feeling of sadness or gloom. The context of the sentence mentions "sense of loss," which aligns with a gloomy tone.

Answer:

B. gloomy