Read the passage from Utopia.This was the only ground of that war in which they engaged with the Nephelogetes against the Aleopolitanes, a little before our time; for the merchants of the former having, as they thought, met with great injustice among the latter, which (whether it was in itself right or wrong) drew on a terrible war, in which many of their neighbours were engaged; and their keenness in carrying it on being supported by their strength in maintaining it, it not only shook some very
Answer
a
analogy to compare the military might of the Utopians to that of other cultures.
a
anecdote to illustrate the circumstances under which Utopians go to war.
e
example to explain why the Utopians should be feared as superior warriors.
e
exciting fact to show the passion with which Utopians fight their enemies.
Explanation
The passage recounts a particular war and explains what prompted the Utopians to join it: they believed merchants from their side had been treated unjustly. This example shows the circumstances under which Utopians go to war, rather than comparing their military strength with other cultures or simply praising their fighting spirit. The correct choice is “anecdote to illustrate the circumstances under which Utopians go to war.”
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