I say "a circus elephant" because the information in the text clearly describe "a circus elephant."
1.D an insult
2.B carry a grudge
3. D They will be executed
Emerson alludes to individuals like Socrates, Jesus, and Galileo in Self-Reliance to inspire readers through the examples of their struggles.
i say B.
Decorous
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.