The answer is: attempt.
In the philosophical poem "An Essay on Man," the author Alexander Pope suggests that man has learned about nature and the universe through science, and that many times he has tried to imitate God. Besides, he mentions that humanity should not try to pretend to be or study God but focus on itself.
This is Compound Verb ( A compound verb is a verb that uses multiple words to form a single verb ) there are four type of compound verb :-
prepositional :- when a preposition combine with a verb to add detail in it.
( like :- believe in , care for )
Phrasal :- when a verb combine with a prepositional adverb .
(like :- tear off , run out)
Auxiliary :- when a verb combine with helping verb . and often used when talking in different tense . ( like :- was walking , will meet )
Combine single word :- when single verb made from multiple words .sometimes they are joined sometimes differently.
( like :- babysit , water proof , stir fry )
Answer: C. Confidence
Explanation:
A sense of ocean and old trees envelops and allures him; Tradition, touching all he sees, Beguiles and reassures him.
The word that describes the speaker's tone in lines 17-20 shows that the speaker is confident.
