Answer:
Incomplete question. However, I infer you are referring to the book The Tempest.
Explanation:
a. Clear evidence is shown in the fact that his brother Prospero was becoming more interested in studying than in fulfilling his duty as Duke.
b. Thus, Antono may well claim that Prospero was irresponsible since he started focusing on his studies, neglecting his responsibility as a ruler.
The answer would be "It is used positively in the poem, but it usually has a negative connotation."
I believe the answer is C. That's the closest answer to the story, as they both go by Ernest, all the while, not being earnest.
<span>what the writer bases his beliefs or feels to be true based on knowledge of the subject</span>
Answer:
Depending on the passage, it means to find fault with someone, or to scold.