Read these passages:Hec. O, well done! I commend your pains;And every one shall share i' the gains.And now about the cauldron sing,Like elves and fairies in a ring,Enchanting all that you put in.Dun. See, see, our honour'd hostess!The love that follows us sometime is our trouble,Which still we thank as love. Herein I teach youHow you shall bid God 'eild us for your pains,And thank us for your trouble.How is the style of the two passages different?A.Duncan's style is more poetic than Hecate's.B.Duncan's style is creepier than Hecate's.C.Hecate's style is sillier than Duncan's.D.Hecate's style is more poetic than Duncan's.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
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Read these passages:Hec. O, well done! I commend your pains;And every one shall share i' the gains.And now about the cauldron sing,Like elves and fairies in a ring,Enchanting all that you put in.Dun. See, see, our honour'd hostess!The love that follows us sometime is our trouble,Which still we thank as love. Herein I teach youHow you shall bid God 'eild us for your pains,And thank us for your trouble.How is the style of the two passages different?A.Duncan's style is more poetic than Hecate's.B.Duncan's style is creepier than Hecate's.C.Hecate's style is sillier than Duncan's.D.Hecate's style is more poetic than Duncan's.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
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The style of the two passages differs in the sense that Hecate's style is more poetic than Duncan's. This is evident in the use of imagery and rhythm in Hecate's speech, which is reminiscent of a song or chant, while Duncan's speech is more straightforward and prosaic. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Hecate's style is more poetic than Duncan's.
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