Question

read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of julius caesar. portia it will not let you eat, nor talk, nor sleep, and could it work so much upon your shape as it hath much prevailed on your condition, i should not know you brutus. dear my lord, make me acquainted with your cause of grief. brutus i am not well in health, and that is all. portia brutus is wise, and, were he not in health, he would embrace the means to come by it. portia you have some sick offence within your mind which by the right and virtue of my place, i ought to know of. what tone does portia use when speaking to brutus? sincere bitter vengeful arrogant

Explanation:

Portia expresses concern for Brutus, asking him to share his cause of grief. Her words show care and a sincere desire to understand his troubles.

Answer:

sincere