Questions: Read this sentence from The Yellow Wallpaper." But, on the other hand, they connect diagonally, and the sprawling outlines run off in great slanting waves of optic horror, like a lot of wallowing seaweeds in full chase. Which phrase from the sentence best shows a confused tone? A. Connect diagonally B. Full chase C. Sprawling outlines D. Run off

The answer is C. Sprawling outlines

This phrase describes a specific way in which the patterns are arranged, but it does not inherently convey confusion. It is more about the directionality and arrangement.

This phrase suggests movement and pursuit, which can imply action or urgency, but it does not directly indicate confusion.

The word "sprawling" suggests something that is spread out in an irregular or uncontrolled way, which can convey a sense of disorder and confusion. This aligns with the confused tone as it implies a lack of clear structure or organization.

This phrase indicates movement away from a point, but it does not specifically convey confusion. It suggests motion rather than a lack of clarity or order.