Read this excerpt from "A Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr.:

When I was suddenly catapulted into the leadership of the bus protest in Montgomery, Alabama, a few years ago, I felt we would be supported by the white church.
Which statement best describes the connotative meaning of the word catapulted?


It has a negative connotation, suggesting violent destruction and conflict.

It has a positive connotation, suggesting victory over one's opponents.

It has a negative connotation, suggesting confusion and a lack of preparation.

It has a positive connotation, suggesting rapid change for the better.