Question

The word shot, as used in the passage, makes Laertes’ argument more effective because it has a

Answer 1

The question is about Hamlet. Precisely, from Act 1, Scene 3, the conversation between Laertes and Ophelia when Laertes says to her

And keep you in the rear of your affection,

Out of the shot and danger of desire.

Here shot means shooting and the line means I'll keep you from the negative effects of danger.

Answer 2

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "negative connotation of peril." The word shot, as used in the passage, makes Laertes’ argument more effective because it has a negative connotation of peril.

These are the following choices:
negative connotation of peril.
negative connotation of war.
positive connotation of excitement.
positive connotation of devotion.