Question

question 1-17 passage: a history textbook describes the king as “resolute, unwilling to cede even an inch of ground during the negotiation question: what nuance does the word resolute add in this context? it implies the king was diplomatic and open - minded. it suggests the king’s stance was flexible but reasoned. it conveys an unyielding, possibly stubborn, sense of conviction. it means the king’s arguments lacked substance.

Explanation:

The word "resolute" in the context of the king being unwilling to cede ground implies firm - ness and unwaveringness. It doesn't mean being diplomatic or open - minded, nor does it suggest flexibility. It also doesn't mean the arguments lack substance. Instead, it conveys a strong, unyielding sense of conviction, which may even seem stubborn.

Answer:

It conveys an unyielding, possibly stubborn, sense of conviction.