The correct answer among the choices provided is the fourth option. Personal testimony was used by the speaker to prove his point. The speaker talked about his experiences on how Britain tried to stop the war in Europe. He is credible since he was a Cabinet member during that time.
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Select the correct definition of the word derided based on the context of the following line from James Joyce’s “Araby.”
Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity
rebuked
mocked
saddened
motivated
Answer:
The correct definition for the word "derided" based on the context is:
B. mocked.
Explanation:
As a matter of fact, there is no other option for the word "derided". To deride means to make fun of, to ridicule, or to express contempt for. Among the alternatives provided, the only one that has a close meaning to that is letter b. mocked. What the speaker is saying is that, even though vanity motives him, it also makes fun of him.
Araby is a short story by author James Joyce, published in 1914.
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My answer is: B. He promises her singing birds. and <span>
D. He promises to make her a gown of wool from pretty lambs.</span>
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