Read these sentences.

the thief sprinted across the street.

the thief ran across the street.

how are the meanings of these two sentences different?

a. the first sentence gives a stronger sense of the thief's purpose; the second offers no sense of why the thief is crossing the street.

b. the first sentence suggests that the thief is being chased; the second suggests that the thief is alone.

c. the first sentence implies a shorter, faster burst of speed; the second implies a longer, more consistent rate of movement.

d. the first sentence connotes that the thief is enjoying himself; the second connotes that the thief is afraid.