How would the meaning of this passage be affected if fawned were changed to cowered?It would show that the conspirators did love Caesar.It would demonstrate how Brutus always admired Caesar.It would imply that the conspirators responded to Caesar out of fear.It would show that the conspirators were honest in their praise for Caesar.
Answer
A
It would show that the conspirators did love Caesar.
B
It would demonstrate how Brutus always admired Caesar.
C
It would imply that the conspirators responded to Caesar out of fear.
D
It would show that the conspirators were honest in their praise for Caesar.
Explanation
“Fawned” suggests flattering or acting submissively toward someone. Changing it to “cowered” would suggest shrinking back in fear, so the passage would imply that the conspirators responded to Caesar out of fear. That matches choice C.
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