What kind of connotation does the word stalked evoke

Negative connotation. This is because when you STALK someone you are getting into there personal space, and private life without their permission, which is illegal. A way you can see that it's a negative connotation is because when it becomes as serious as a crime it becomes harassment (and that's where restraining orders come in but that's another topic).

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the answer is a because the astrophel does more and sidney goes to the astrophel more than stella.

the answer is d)to persuade the troops that she is a capable commander