Question

Helena
I am your spaniel, and, Demetrius,
The more you beat me I will fawn on you.
Use me but as your spaniel: spurn me, strike me,
Neglect me, lose me; only give me leave,
Unworthy as I am, to follow you.

In this passage Helena speaks of herself as Demetrius’s spaniel.

Which tone does this metaphor create in this excerpt?

A. The tone is pleading; she doesn’t care if he treats her like a dog, as long as she can follow him.

B. The tone is cheerful; Helena imagines herself as a little puppy who Demetrius cannot resist.

C. Helena’s tone is playful; she wants to make Demetrius laugh by making such a ridiculous comparison.

D. Helena’s tone is sarcastic; she pretends to be flattered that Demetrius would treat her as well as one of his beloved hunting dogs.

Answer 1

@Ultrilliam can someone help?

Answer 2

Sorry, I was eating lunch... @Elsa213 Can you help with this?

Answer 3

To begin with, a metaphor is comparing without using the words `like` and `as`.

Answer 4

The narrator does not seem happy nor cheerful.

Answer 5

I think the tone is pleading.

Answer 6

... yeah, i dont think its sarcatsic, so... thank you~

Answer 7

Ofc. ^.^