Question

Read the excerpt below from Theodore Roosevelt's book "The Naval War of 1812."

During the early years of this century England's naval power stood at a height never reached before or since by that of any other nation. On every sea her navies rode, not only triumphant, but with none to dispute their sway. The island folk had long claimed the mastery of the ocean, and they had certainly succeeded in making their claim completely good during the time of bloody warfare that followed the breaking out of the French Revolution. Since the year 1792 each European nation, in turn, had learned to feel bitter dread of the weight of England's hand.

The word bitter has the connotation of painful or unpleasant to accept as it describes the word dread. What type of effect does this connotation have on the mood of the excerpt?

The use of the word bitter means the excerpt has an ominous mood.
The use of the word bitter means the excerpt has a solemn mood.
The use of the word bitter means the excerpt has a joyful mood.
The use of the word bitter means the excerpt has a terrifying mood.

Answer 1

I think it is the first option, let me know

Answer 2

i think its the last one because it sets the scene as horrible and evil

Answer 3

Hmmmm okay

Answer 4

@vocaloid

Answer 5

I would agree; it's the first option.

Answer 6

Okay thank you some much!