Question

antony. villains, you did not so, when your
vile daggers
hacked one another in the sides of caesar:
you showed your teeth like apes, and fawned
like hounds,
and bowed like bondmen, kissing caesar’s feet,
whilst damned casca, like a cur, behind,
struck caesar on the neck. o you flatterers!
—the tragedy of julius caesar,
william shakespeare
what is the meaning of this passage?
antony shows contempt for cassius and brutus.
which word best contributes to this meaning?
flatterers
how would the passage change if admirers were used
in place of flatterers?
it would not change.
it would be more positive.
it would be more negative.

Explanation:

For the question "How would the passage change if admirers were used in place of flatterers?":

The word "flatterers" has a negative connotation, implying people who insincerely praise for personal gain. "Admirers" has a more positive connotation, referring to those who genuinely respect or like someone. Replacing "flatterers" with "admirers" would shift the tone from negative (critical of insincere behavior) to more positive (suggesting genuine appreciation), so the passage would be more positive.

Answer:

It would be more positive.