Meredith is writing a movie review for the school paper. read the following paragraph.

it is undeniably true that not everyone has the means to make a movie. but this film proves that not everyone should make a movie, even if they have the opportunity. the acting was abominable. the scenery on the soundstage was a joke. and, perhaps worst of all, the writing was

which word best completes the sentence and why?

a. amateurish; it has a negative connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical.

b. spectacular; it has a positive connotation, and the tone of this passage is complimentary.

c. promising; it has a positive connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical but supportive.

d. consistent; it has a neutral connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical but encouraging.