What is the connotation of the word brutal in this context?
“Rising sea levels, melting sea ice, and warmer air that holds more moisture are a recipe for brutal sea storms that have already washed away chunks of shoreline.”
a.
continuous
c.
harsh
b.
dangerous
d.
none of these

Question

What is the connotation of the word brutal in this context?
“Rising sea levels, melting sea ice, and warmer air that holds more moisture are a recipe for brutal sea storms that have already washed away chunks of shoreline.”
a.
continuous
c.
harsh
b.
dangerous
d.
none of these

anonymous · Answer

B. Dangerous? @Whitemonsterbunny17

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Well, brutal means violent.

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Both harsh and dangerous make sense.

anonymous · Answer

There isn't an option for both though

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Yes, I see that. 
To help clear it up, replace the word "brutal" with "harsh", then replace it with "dangerous".
Which one makes more sense?

anonymous · Answer

Dangerous

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Okay, look closer at the end of the sentence:
"washed away chunks of shoreline."
In order for something to wash away chunks of shoreline, it'd have to be pretty harsh, right?

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Not just dangerous.