Figurative, I think. The others don't seem to be in correct form.
King Claudius decides to send Hamlet to England, fearing danger in Hamlet since he no longer believes Hamlet is merely lovesick. The King agrees to Polonius' plan to eavesdrop on Hamlet's conversation with his mother after the play to hopefully learn more from Hamlet. The play Hamlet had added lines to is performed.
Answer:
"It is about 40 centimetres (16 inches) square; its colour strikes you as coppery rather than brassy, and there are five figures on it, three Africans and two Europeans."
Explanation:
Answer:
The right answer is "It teaches the reader... is trying to be polite"
Explanation:
In this situation, the reader is presented with a situation that exemplifies cultural differences which, if not understood, may lead to misunderstanding and misjudgement. The minister represents the reader and his/her possible reaction to such situation or a similar one. And <em>being polite</em> is the desired attitude the author seeks the reader to show in case of cultural differences.