Answer:
I believe it is diminishes.
Explanation:
Diminishes means to make smaller, to become smaller, or to lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
It may be softens, though, so apologies if I am incorrect.
The type of conflict taking place in this passage is character vs. nature. Thus, the correct option is A.
<h3>What is Conflict?</h3>
Conflict may be defined as a circumstance that leads to disagreement with someone over contrasting sentiments.
According to the context of this question, the author describes the above passage in reference to qualities possess by nature like blue air, white water, the sound of waves, etc.
Therefore, the type of conflict taking place in this passage is character vs. nature. Thus, the correct option is A.
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According to the excerpt, the option that identifies an implicit meaning one could draw from it would be the second one: "Locke is unfamiliar with the term <em>idea</em>".
In the excerpt, Locke is not asking what Idea is nor is he being uncertain about the relationship between speculative and practical ideas. He seems to never heard it before and the exact meaning fades away.
That's why he asks what it represents and not its definition or for someone to repeat the explanation. He just needs an example to clarify the boundaries of the <em>idea's</em> meaning.
