Which sentence has the most negative connotation? a.) after a long trip, we were stunned by the sights and smells of our new city. b.) after an exhausting journey, we stumbled into a loud, hectic city. c.) after a relaxing journey, we arrived in a vibrant city full of different sights. d.) after traveling for 12 hours, we arrived at our destination.

The sentence with the most negative connotation follows:  B.) After an exhausting journey, we stumbled into a loud, hectic city.

When looking for the tone/mood of text, you’ll want to be aware of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.  Words that convey negativity don’t necessarily need to be negative words such as “no,” “don’t,” or “bad,” for instance.   They can be, too, words that can be attributed to negative things.  For instance, the idea of being so exhausted that one stumbles (instead of walks, for instance) somewhere provides the image of one who is tired and disheveled or not physically coordinated enough that he or she is not able to walk normally without tripping over things.  Further, “hectic” is a less than positive way to communicate “busy” or “bustling” because it indicates the state of being annoyed or agitated by the state of something.   

B. After an exhausting journey, we stumbled into a loud, hectic city.

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