Every other authour may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach, and even this negative recompense
has been yet granted to very few. –Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson What is the best definition of the word reproach as it is used in the passage?
a. disapproval
b. caution
c. certainty
d. lack of interest
The answer is B, you never give personal information and expository is an explaining essay so there is no need to persuade because there is no argument occurring