In the following sentence, identify the context clue and its function:
"I felt such humiliation, or shame, that I was unable to speak."
A. that, as a synonym for shame
B. humiliation, as an antonym for shame
C. shame, as a synonym for humiliation
D. speak, as a consequence of unable

Question

In the following sentence, identify the context clue and its function:
"I felt such humiliation, or shame, that I was unable to speak."
	A.	that, as a synonym for shame
	B.	humiliation, as an antonym for shame
	C.	shame, as a synonym for humiliation
	D.	speak, as a consequence of unable

van.gosh · Answer

The answer is C. The repetition of the word "shame" reinforces the meaning of the word "humiliation"

awolflover1 · Answer

C is correct.