Read the excerpt from "Digging." Between my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests; snug as a gun. Which statement about the use of the "snug” in this excerpt is most accurate?
Answer
A
The positive connotation of the word emphasizes how comfortable the speaker is holding his pen.
B
The negative connotation of the word shows how unpleasant the speaker finds the pen.
C
The negative connotation of the word highlights the idea that writing is a difficult profession.
D
The positive connotation of the word does not clarify whether the writer enjoys holding his pen.