The first answer is C I believe and for the seconded answer is A
Antecedent
That which goes before, especially the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers. In the sentence, "The witches cast their spells," the antecedent of the pronoun "their" is the noun "witches."
Answer: I think this answer is going to be c
Explanation:
Many a singer far better than this absurd fop had been driven amid execration and abuse from the platform." Is the sentence that really shows mockery the best. While the author was praising him for what he was doing in the beginning it ends with such a mocking tone it changes the way you look at the rest of the reading.