Question

5 multiple choice 1 point
read the etymology of the word mocked:
from french mocquer

• make fun of
• to trick, delude, make a fool of
• treat with scorn

what does mocked mean as used in the poem? (r.v.1.2)
insulted
mirrored
simulated
mimicked

Explanation:

The etymological definitions of "mocked" relate to ridiculing, scorning, or making fun of someone. Among the options, "insulted" aligns closest with the sense of treating someone with scorn or disrespect, while the other options (mirrored, simulated, mimicked) refer to copying or reflecting, which do not match the given etymological meanings.

Answer:

A. insulted