Answer:
A is the answer.
Explanation:
In Latin, the phrase means "in the midst of things", so it is in the middle of something, usually a story.
It's the practice of beginning an epic or other narrative by plunging into a crucial situation that is part of a related chain of events; the situation is an extension of previous events and will be developed in later action.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Cassius: Jealous of Caesar and does not like him in any way fashion or form. He believes Caesar is not worthy of praise and is confused as to why an ordinary man like him can be lifted up and valued so greatly. He is manipulative, he is not honorable, he is strong-minded.
Brutus: Although he is swayed by Cassius's opinion and the people actions, he does have love for Caesar. He values his country over anthing. He is smart, conflicted, pensive and cautious.
        
             
        
        
        
There are three syllables in contentious: con - ten - tious.
It is an adjective.
It has a Latin origin.
The most common definition is aggressive, controversial, inclined to argue.
The stressed syllable is ten.