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.