Read the excerpt from "Finding Unity in the Alabama Coal Mines." "The coal companies, in response, recruited workers from as far as New York's Ellis Island, where newly arriving immigrants were desperate for jobs." What is the denotation of the word desperate? A. in need of B. excited about C. overlooked for D. interested in
Answer (2)
The denotation of 'desperate' is 'in need of' something urgently. It describes the state of newly arriving immigrants who were eagerly seeking jobs. This highlights their urgent and critical need for employment. ;
The denotation of 'desperate' is 'in need of' something urgently. In the context of the excerpt, it refers to the immigrants' urgent need for jobs. This highlights the intense situation they faced while seeking work in a new country.
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