Answer:
B. "In his public speeches on ethics and morals to the common people, he sometimes spoke out against the strict power structure of his time. For example, one of his fables, 'The Frogs Asking for a King,' is Aesop’s attempt to convince the people not to overthrow their leader."
Explanation:
Option A says that "Aesop 'was laughed at and made fun of, not because of some of his tales but on account of his looks and the sound of his voice.'” This option is the exact opposite, and does not answer the question, except argue against it.
Option B is stating his views and beliefs, acknowledging him and supporting him, therefore the answer is B.
Option C is just bashing him, and stating all his flaws, not acknowledging him or his accomplishments.
Option D argues the same as A, calling him a "fool with no respect for the gods."
Answer:
The given passage is taken from "Billy Bud, Sailor" written by Herman Melville.
Explanation:
The text appears in Chapter 13 of the novel.
Billy Bud is a sailor and the protagonist of the novel.
The narrator in this text is referring to Claggart's passions. The narrator states that passions can bring a person to his lowest point and it does not require 'palatial stage' to be provoked. In this passage, Claggart had started to resent Billy.
Claggart is the exact opposite character of Billy. Billy, on the one hand, is innocent, Claggart on the other is evil and wicked.
The Ewell family is like the poorest or lowest class of people in the story. The dad is a drunkard and their daughter is a lonely girl and her dad abuses her.
The correct answer is: Ice
