Does it use the words "like" or "as". The two possible answers are metaphor or simile
Answer:
Dimmesdale defends and praises Hester in his speech, which would be very strange behavior for a reverend like him.
Explanation:
Hester has an illegitimate daughter and refuses to say who the child's father is. As she lives in a Puritan society where patriarchy and conservatism reigns, she suffers prejudice and insults from the whole society. However, Reverend Dimmesdale (a cleric who should abolish Hester's sin) gives a speech in favor of Hester, where he praises her and reinforces her qualities. This is very strange behavior, which made the whole community suspicious.
Answer:
There's laughter at this, but it's a laughter that comes
from a desperate attempt to lighten the atmosphere. It's a release kind of laugh.
Answer:
1. A
2. D
Explanation:
Amble means to stroll, he says he doesn't like walking strutting before a small child who is walking in a relaxed manner.
The meaning of curtail'd in the passage shows being deprived.
