Question

identify the choice that best answers the question.
the word taps has multiple meanings. which meaning of taps does the writer use in this sentence from \stone age mans terrors still stalk modern nightmares\? base your answer on context clues.

buffy may be adolescent television, in other words, but she taps a deep creative vein.

a. strikes lightly and rapidly
b. draws something out from
c. devices to draw out liquids
d. dances with loud, rapid steps

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "taps" in the sentence "Buffy may be adolescent television, in other words, but she taps a deep creative vein", we analyze each option:

• Option A ("strikes lightly and rapidly") doesn't fit the context of "a deep creative vein" as striking lightly/rapidly isn't related to accessing a creative source.
• Option B ("draws something out from") makes sense. "Taps a deep creative vein" implies accessing or drawing out creativity from that vein, matching the idea of Buffy accessing a rich creative source.
• Option C ("devices to draw out liquids") is a noun form and doesn't fit the verb usage of "taps" in the sentence.
• Option D ("dances with loud, rapid steps") is irrelevant to the context of a creative vein.

Answer:

B. draws something out from