I think it’s ethos since the doctor is a credible sources due to them being an expert and doctor.
Polonius and his son, Laertes, best parallel that of King Hamlet and his son, Hamlet.
Both Polonius and King Hamlet were murdered. Both Hamlet and Laertes were driven to avenge the deaths of their fathers.
Furthermore, Hamlet and Laertes share several similarities: both were scholars, skilled swordsmen, and loving sons.
Examples of another word for decay would be: Decompose, rot, deteriorate, wither, etc.
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- Debbie
Answer:
B. Mysterious is the answer.