Read this passage from The Way to Rainy Mountain.

In the autumn of 1874, the Kiowas were driven southward toward the Staked Plains. Columns of troops were converging on all sides, and they were bone-weary and afraid.

Which choice best conveys the connotative meaning of the word driven in this context?

escorted like guests

moved as a group

herded like animals

encouraged to move

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Ellis Burton

24 February, 19:00

Read this passage from The Way to Rainy Mountain.

In the autumn of 1874, the Kiowas were driven southward toward the Staked Plains. Columns of troops were converging on all sides, and they were bone-weary and afraid.

Which choice best conveys the connotative meaning of the word driven in this context?

escorted like guests

moved as a group

herded like animals

encouraged to move

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Samir Holloway · Answer 1

Samir Holloway 24 February, 19:32

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Herded like animals

Brooks Mclaughlin · Answer 2

Herded like animals

Explanation:

Because the characters were moved by soldiers and the characters were scared it is more forceful than the words escorted, encourage, and as a group.