Question

how does the description of the mortal in lines 10 through 13 develop meaning in passage 2? it suggests pity by highlighting the mortal’s rough appearance. it highlights laziness by implying that the mortal accepts the situation. it encourages anger by suggesting that the mortal’s motives are corrupt. it emphasizes urgency by showing how close the mortal is to the destination.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option by relating to how the mortal's description in lines 10 - 13 (from the unseen Passage 2) develops meaning:

1. Option 1 (Pity via rough appearance): For pity, the description would need to show the mortal as pitiable (e.g., suffering, vulnerable). But “rough appearance” alone doesn’t inherently link to pity - it could be neutral or negative, so this is unlikely.
2. Option 2 (Laziness via accepting situation): Laziness implies inaction/avoidance. “Accepting the situation” could mean resignation, not necessarily laziness (e.g., acceptance could be due to inevitability, not sloth), so this is inconsistent.
3. Option 3 (Anger via corrupt motives): If the mortal’s motives are portrayed as corrupt (selfish, unethical), readers would feel anger at their actions/intentions. This aligns with how character motivation descriptions can evoke anger.
4. Option 4 (Urgency via closeness to destination): Urgency is about time/pressure. “Closeness to destination” relates to proximity, not urgency (urgency is more about “running out of time” or “need for speed”), so this is a misinterpretation.

Answer:

It encourages anger by suggesting that the mortal’s motives are corrupt.