Question

What does the word petulantly mean, as it is used in paragraph 10? Which clue from the text supports the answer to part a?
I need mainly the second question.

Answer 1

Answer:

PART A:

A. Showing sudden irritation.

PART B:

C. "She looked at him out of furious eyes..." (Paragraph 13).

Explanation:

As used in Paragraph 10, the word "petulantly" means "showing sudden irritation". As she looked at him out of furious eyes, it is clear that she was suddenly irritated by the invitation.

"Petulant" means a move with sudden irritation over trifling annoyance. It manifests in anger and irritation.