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The correct answer is D
Can you help me with my question?
Identify the figurative language used in the sentence below (taken from the text)
"...they (rumors) were now for the most part black creatures who flapped their wings drearily near to the ground and refused to rise on any wings of hope."
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) alliteration
Choose the most accurate paraphrase for the sentence below.
"No respite was given the troops. Instead they were driven back into the fracas on the sward."
a) The troops had no rest, but were driven back into the woods by the sword.
b) The troops had no food, but had to continue fighting in the woods.
c) The troops had no rest, but had to return to the fight in the field.
The correct answer is A. They suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so.
Explanation:
In the passage presented, Machiavelli explains the way the prince needs to inspire fear rather than hate "Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred". According to him, this is necessary because the prince can govern if there is fear but not hate, about this, Machiavelli states the prince should never take away property because this would lead to hate form people; however, if necessary he can take life, although he recommends doing this due to proper reasons and without creating a reputation of cruelty as otherwise hate will emerge and this is not advisable.
According to this, Machiavelli proposes it is good people fear rather than hate a ruler and therefore the words feared and hatred in the passage "suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so".
