What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. a.) it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. b.) it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector. c.) it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. d.) it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it.

answer A

Explanation:

Hateful doesn’t show that the place is very foul, and repulsive

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