As she gazed across the plain, a smell filled her nostrils.
Which phrase can replace smell to give the sentence a peaceful tone?
putrid stench
foul odor
clean scent
sickening stink
clean scent
To give the sentence a peaceful tone, the phrase "clean scent" can replace "smell".
To find the phrase that replaces "smell" with a peaceful tone, we need to consider the context of the sentence and the connotations associated with each option.
- "Putrid stench" and "sickening stink" both have negative connotations and imply an unpleasant or unpleasantly strong smell. These options do not convey a peaceful tone.
- "Foul odor" also has a negative connotation, although it is slightly less strong than the previous options. It still does not convey a peaceful tone.
- In contrast, "clean scent" has positive connotations associated with cleanliness and freshness. This option offers a sense of peacefulness.
Therefore, the phrase that can replace "smell" to give the sentence a peaceful tone is "clean scent".