What does background context mean in a newspaper

The author most likely uses the word monstrous rather than the word “unpleasant” because it has a more positive connotation than the word “unpleasant.” a more negative connotation than the word “unpleasant.” a more neutral connotation than the word “unpleasant.” almost the same connotation as the word “unpleasant.”

Where sarah live? a. are b. is c. do d. does

How does tiresias prophecy affect the plot of the story ?