The correct answer is answer C ("The words with positive connotations soften the ones with negative connotations to create a serious, matter-of-fact tone").
The tone of this excerpt is remarkably pragmatic for speaking about such horrific matter. Machiavelli achieves this by never losing sight of his aim, which is to instruct efficiency. <u>He's very aware of the delicate nature of the subject matter</u>. Without omitting important details even though they may seem cruel or gruesome, he's able to keep a cold tone by neutralizing these negative connotations with positive language.
This effect is made more clear in the last paragraph:
"For <u>injuries</u> ought to be done all at one time, so that, <u>being tasted less,</u> <u>offend less</u>..." - Here he's talking about necessary punishment and mercy at the same time.
"Benefits ought to be given <u>little by little</u>, so that the <u>flavour may last longer</u>..." - Machiavelli is talking about manipulation and using the word flavour which has a positive connotation that softens the cruel nature of the act.
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<span>1. Claudius protected himself from Hamlet's accusations.
2. Hamlet loved his father that's why he sought revenge for his murder but he delayed taking action.
3. Ophelia was obedient to her father and brother's orders.
4. Polonius was pompous and interested in making a good impression.
5. Gertrude was concerned about her son but she was hasty to judge that Hamlet was mad.</span>
Answer:
It was Solon. Apart from these reforms, Solon also gave poor citizens the right to vote and also created a court of appeals. This was composed citizens from all social classes who examine cases of lower courts. All citizens were allowed to attend the General Assembly and revised the Code of Laws of Athens. Apart from political reforms, he instituted economic reforms as well. He provided different jobs for those can’t farm such as trades and professions. He also introduced new measures and weights.
Explanation:
The answer is drove
"Drived" isn't a word and drove is just the past tense of drive
