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read the following passage and answer the question.

but as he forged along he saw to his great astonishment that all the lights were in one enormous building…

in this sentence, the author uses the word forged. in addition to meaning walked, forged also suggests moving with great effort against great resistance. when we speak of a word's additional, suggestive meaning, we are talking about

a. denotation
b. antonym
c. connotation
d. synonym

Which is the best summary of emerson’s view of solitude expressed in society and solitude? spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial. though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community. solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions. only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.