Question

which definition of plot most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (fable vi, paragraph 4)? \and do you, ye gods of heaven, believe that they will be in proper safety, when lycaon remarkable for his cruelty, has formed a plot aga even me, who own and hold sway over the thunder and yourselves?\ a. noun | the events of a story b. noun | a secret plan c. noun | a small area of land d. verb | to make a secret plan

Explanation:

In the passage, Lycaon has "formed a plot" against someone powerful. The context implies a secret - planned action, not the events of a story, a small area of land, and "formed" indicates the plot is a noun, not a verb.

Answer:

B. noun | a secret plan