The statement that best explains why Shakespeare has Cassius use the word <em>fawn</em> rather than a synonym such as <em>flatter</em> to describe his actions is the A: Fawn is more negative, suggesting manipulation of another for personal gain. In the excerpt that this question is referring to, the shrewd Cassius is going to reveal some aspects of Brutus's personality, or of his behavior, that he cannot see, and he asks him to trust in him, unless he saw him flattering somebody and then slandering him on their back; in that case, Cassius concludes, Brutus could be suspicious of him. Shakespeare is using the word <em>fawn </em>in Cassius's speech in order to emphasize his manipulative and devious traits. The word does have a negative connotation, and it often implies disapproval of that person's actions.
Answer:
The narrator tells Margaret that despite living a life of luxury, he still prefers this difficult voyage. But he needs encouragement
Explanation:
My life might have been passed in ease and luxury, but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path. <em>The narrator tells Margaret that despite living a life of luxury, he still prefers this difficult voyage.</em>
But he needs encouragement
<em>I am required not only to raise the spirits of others, but sometimes to sustain my own, when theirs are failing.</em>
B is the correct answer. Because 'distract' means to divert somebody from something, but isn't always negative. 'Meander' means to follow a winding course, usually referred to rivers. 'Confound' means to confuse. And 'harangue' which is the correct answer, means 'a lengthy and aggressive speech'.
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C. reader and the audience.
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