Need help with question 11 please

Based on the context of each quote from incidents in the life of a slave girl by harriet ann jacobs, find the word that most closely matches thedenotation of the bolded word

When a monster in a story does not have the ability to communicate, what is the most likely result?

Which of the following is not a fire safety precaution a; start fires with kindling or other fire starters b: check local regulations and conditions before starting a fire c: clear flammable debris away from fire area d: extinguish all burning embers before leaving