Question

Read the passage from The War of the Worlds.

I turned and, running madly, made for the first group of trees, perhaps a hundred yards away; but I ran slantingly and stumbling, for I could not avert my face from these things.

The author uses paradox in the sentence to create a sense of .

A. amusment
B. curiosity
C. excitment
D. horror

Answer 1

I think both B and D fit the passage well, but maybe horror more? Hope it helps! :) If you think this answer deserves a brainiest, that would be very much appreciated. :)

Answer 2

Answer: D.

Explanation: In this passage from "The War of the Worlds", by H.G. Wells, the author uses paradox in the sentence to create a sense of horror. The narrator has just seen a living Martian. He was shocked by its nastiness.  He runs fast to escape the horror of this vision but he cannot turn away his eyes from this horrific monster. This is a paradox because it is the contrary of what is expected.