Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
Whether or not one believes the legends or cares to learn of the history, the Great
Dismal Swamp is actually nothing like the image it conjured of darkness and decay.
How does the connotation of the word conjures affect the meaning of the selection?
OIt creates a frightening tone to fit the swamp's gloomy qualities.
O It emphasizes the mysterious nature created by the swamp's name.
It highlights the reasons for the large number of legends surrounding the swamp.
OIt shows that visitors do not know what to expect from the swamp