What does the word unsettling mean (provide a synonym for the word "unsettling"), as used in Paragraph
24? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer so explain what context clues helped you to figure that out. Remember that context clues can be in other paragraphs or sentences.
In Paragraph 24, the word "unsettling" is used to describe the mother's reaction when her husband calls her. A synonym for "unsettling" in this context could be "disturbing" or "troubling." The evidence from the text that supports this interpretation is the sentence, "His mother's face looked troubled when she answered, and her voice was tense." The words "troubled" and "tense" convey an unsettling or disturbing vibe, indicating that something is wrong. These context clues help to figure out the meaning of the word "unsettling."
