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.”