In the passage, the narrator feels a sudden pang of ______ when he sees the tiger pacing in its cage.
Answer
Sadness
The correct answer is Sadness — Select the option that corresponds to the identified emotion, which is Sadness.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the sentence that describes the narrator’s reaction to the tiger.
- Identify the emotion expressed by words such as "heavy heart", "felt sorry", or "felt grief".
- Match the identified emotion with the given options.
- Select the option that corresponds to the identified emotion, which is Sadness.
Common mistake: Choosing Fear because of the tiger’s presence, ignoring the narrator’s compassionate tone.
Concept tested: Identifying emotions in the text
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