After the fight with her friends, Rebecca found solace in the arms of her mother who listened patiently to Rebecca and dried her tears. Which is the best synonym for the word solace as used in the sentence? hope comfort love tenderness

Answer: B) Comfort.

Explanation: Connotation of a word is the meaning given or implied by the context or even by the readers, based on their emotions and personal experiences. It is the antonym of denotation which is the literal meaning of the word. In the given sentence, the word "solace" is used to express the consolation Rebecca felt in the arms of her mother, so, in this context the best synonym of "solace" is "comfort."

comfort is the answer.