Wilson College
How would the meaning of the following passage change if Wiesel used the word “suffering” instead of “anguish”?
a. “Suffering” would imply a physical rather than emotional torment.
b. “Anguish” intensifies the severity of their suffering more so than “suffering.”
c. “Anguish” implies a more manageable pain.
d. “Anguish” implies a level of confusion along with the pain, whereas “suffering” does not