Question

Read this excerpt from "The Monk's Tale": For Hercules, victor of sovereign power, His labours sing his praise and lasting fame, Who in his time was human strength in flower. He slew a lion and he skinned the same; He robbed the Centaurs of their boasted name; He slew the Harpies, cruel birds and fell; He robbed the golden apples, overcame Their dragon-guard, drove Cerberus from Hell . . . . Which best describes how the words used in this excerpt help to reveal its overall tone? A. Words like "power" and "strength" reveal the excerpt's menacing tone. B. Words like "victor" and "praises" reveal the excerpt's admiring tone. C. Words like "robbed" and "slew" reveal the excerpt's respectful tone. D. Words like "fame" and "boasted" reveal the excerpts condescending tone.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Words like "victor" and "praises" reveal the excerpt's admiring tone.

Explanation:

This is the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage. In this passage, we see that Hercules is celebrated as an incredible warrior and hero. The tone is one of admiration, which is evident as the author describes all the accomplishments of Hercules. The author also uses words such as "victor," "praise," and "lasting fame."