Question

What creates the humorous effect in the passage?

the other sons of the speaker pretending to be sensible

maturity turning dull even at a tender age

dullness and stupidity being regarded as admirable traits

the choice of an heir based on close physical resemblance

Done
Mac Flecknoe

by John Dryden (excerpt)

All humane things are subiect to decay,
And when Fate Summons, Monarch's must obey;
This Flecknoe found, who like Augustus young,
Was call'd to Empire, and had Govern'd long;
In Prose and Verse was own'd without Dispute,
Through all the Realms of Non

Answer 1

dullness and stupidity

Answer 2

thats not the answer