Question

directions: select the correct text in the passage. which word meaning brave has the most positive connotation? adapted from the boy knight, a tale of the crusades by g. a. henty the preparations were at last complete, and a gallant band gathered at the castle ready for starting. it consisted of some two hundred men - at - arms led by six knights, and of one hundred bowmen dressed in lincoln green, with quilted jerkins to keep out the arrows of the enemy. all the country from around gathered to see the start. dame editha was there, and by her side stood the earls unshy little daughter. the earl himself was in durable armor, and beside him rode cuthbert in the gay attire of a page. just at that moment, however, his face did not agree with his costume, for although he strove his best to look bright and smiling, it was a hard task to prevent the tears from filling his eyes at his departure from his mother. the good lady cried fiercely, and margaret joined in her tears. the people who had gathered round cheered lustily; the trumpets blew a gay fanfaronade, and the squire threw to the wind the earls colors.

Explanation:

"Gallant" implies bravery along with a sense of nobility, courtesy, and charm, giving it a highly positive connotation compared to more basic words for brave.

Answer:

gallant