Question

select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.

read the following excerpt from the text:

(9) so now dellas beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters. it reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.

which word could replace cascade and best maintain the authors intended meaning?

choose an answer could replace the word cascade while maintaining the authors intended meaning.

options:
landslide
avalanche
shower
waterfall

Explanation:

Analyze the context of the word "cascade"

The excerpt describes Della's hair falling about her, "rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters." The reference to "waters" directly links the word to a water-based flow.

Evaluate the definition and synonyms of "cascade"

A "cascade" is defined as a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope, or a process whereby something is passed on. In this context, it refers to a flowing body of water.

Compare the given options

• "Landslide" and "Avalanche" refer to earth, rock, or snow falling down a slope, which does not fit "waters."
• "Shower" refers to a brief fall of rain or a spray of water, but does not capture the continuous, pouring flow of a "cascade."
• "Waterfall" directly matches the literal and figurative meaning of a "cascade of brown waters."

Answer:

• Landslide
• Avalanche
• Shower
• Waterfall (Correct answer)