Question

Which word in this excerpt from "Places" by Sara Teasdale connotes a soothing feeling?
1. Hush
2. flaming
3. fired
4. desired

Answer 1

Answer:

It is most likely hush.

Explanation:

Flaming is associated with anger, fired is being angry, and desired is being wanted. The word hush is often used to calm people down, connotating a soothing feeling.

Answer 2

I would think number one “hush” I’m not sure