ISEE Reading Question 298: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 298

2. As used in line 8, "mesmerizing" most nearly means

  • A. discordant
  • B. high pitched
  • C. hypnotic
  • D. mysterious

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C is correct. The second sentence of the passage tells how the sirens “lured sailors and their ships to treacherous rocks and shipwreck with mesmerizing songs.” Mesmerizing means “captivating,” “spellbinding,” or “hypnotic.”

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