Read this excerpt from an online article that Steve read: At a town meeting on Wednesday, both farmers and ranchers expressed concern over conceivable effects of the drought that’s affecting our region. Both groups have stated that their livelihoods will be compromised if the drought lasts more than a couple more weeks. Older members of our community recalled in vivid detail the last major drought that gripped the region in the 70s. They reminded everyone that its effects were felt

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Read this excerpt from an online article that Steve read: At a town meeting on Wednesday, both farmers and ranchers expressed concern over conceivable effects of the drought that’s affecting our region. Both groups have stated that their livelihoods will be compromised if the drought lasts more than a couple more weeks. Older members of our community recalled in vivid detail the last major drought that gripped the region in the 70s. They reminded everyone that its effects were felt for years afterward. Which word in the article is an example of connotative language?

A. compromised
B. concern
C. drought
D. gripped