Rhetorical devices make the read think about what there reading. For example, "What would it feel like to fly", is a rhetorical question that makes the reader think. Of course the reader isnt supposed to respond to these questions.
Answer:
indirect characterization is the process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance
A. They just prescribe medicine that will barely help the plague sufferers. The doctors were afraid to come near the patients, so there wasn't much done for the victims.
Answer: temerity = boldness
ignominious = disgraceful
diminutive = short
Explanation: Just took the test and got it correct. Also these are the exact definitions of the words.
I believe your answer is A. I hope this helps! Good luck!