In the third paragraph, which phrase provides the strongest context clue to the meaning of the word winced? a. like a man stung a. like a man stung , b. hoarse breathing b. hoarse breathing , c. sadly, mystically c. sadly, mystically , d. astonished and awed

a. like a man stung

Explanation:

I could not find the paragraph that is missing in your question but I have found on the internet that this question is probably referring to the ''West Side Story'' 8th Grade my Perspectives ELA End-of-Year Test (Online)  and the correct answer is A) Like a man stung.

I hope that this will help you in order to connect the correct answer with the paragraph.

after the signature of the treaty of versailles in june 1919, germany lost nearly 25,000 square miles and a population of 7 million people. these territories included eupen-malmedy area and moresnet which were ceded to belgium. regarding relations with france, germany ceded the sovereignty of the saar coal mines to this country, as well as the provinces of alsace-lorraine.

explanation:

gothic and dark natured