Question

ROBIN. True, Ralph; and more, Ralph, if thou hast any mind to Nan Spit, our kitchenmaid, then TURN her and wind her to thy own use as often as thou wilt, and at midnight.
RALPH. O brave Robin, shall I have Nan Spit, and to mine own use? On that condition I’ll feed thy devil with horsebread as long as he lives, of free cost.


Which of the following terms best describes the connotative meaning of the capitalized word in the excerpt?


A. Dance

B. Change one's mind

C. Exploit

D. Convince

Answer 1

Correct answer is C ) Exploit !

Answer 2

The word that best describes the connotative meaning of the capitalized word in the excerpt is dance, letter "A".

Explanation: Ralph is in love with Nan Spit, the kitchen maid, because he can not stop thinking about her ("if thou hast any mind to Nan Spit") and is being helped by his friend, Robin, to catch her attention. So Robin tells Ralph that if he cares about Nan Spit, he must dance and carry her in his arms ("turn her and wind her").

Ralph appreciated the incentive his friend gave and thanked him, saying he would give a favor in exchange for the help, in case the dance try succeded ("On that condition I’ll feed thy devil with horsebread as long as he lives, of free cost").