Read the following sentence from page 23:
“And because we were do intoxicated by the whole idea, and took the boys so much by surprise by standing up to them, we somehow managed to get Alma and ourselves out of the schoolyard with only a few bruises and torn stockings> leaving the boys in possession of the schoolyard where, as we could glimpse over our shoulders as we ran down the hill, they had begun to gather together in a single ominous knot.”
Which word is a synonym for the word Ominous as in the story?
Talkative
Tense
threatening
Tight
The word "threatening" is a synonym for the word "ominous" in the story.
The word "threatening" is a synonym for "ominous" in the given sentence.
To find a synonym for the word "ominous" in the given sentence, we need to understand the meaning of the word. "Ominous" refers to something that is indicating or suggesting that something bad or harmful is going to happen. Now, let's analyze the options provided to find the synonym:
1. Talkative: This word does not convey a sense of potential harm or danger. It implies being disposed to or marked by excessive talking.
2. Tense: While "tense" can indicate a state of uneasiness or anxiety, it does not inherently suggest an impending threat or harm.
3. Threatening: This word indeed conveys a sense of potential danger or harm. It aligns closely with the meaning of "ominous" and is therefore a suitable synonym.
4. Tight: "Tight" is unrelated to the concept of something being threatening or indicating harm.
So, the synonym for "ominous" in the context of the story is "threatening".