Question

Read this paragraph from Ten Days in a Mad-House.

Oh, that combing! I never realized before what the expression “I’ll give you a combing” meant, but I knew then. My hair, all matted and wet from the night previous, was pulled and jerked, and, after expostulating to no avail, I set my teeth and endured the pain.

Why does the author use the word expostulating rather than disagreeing or arguing?

Expostulating has a stronger connotation, indicating that the author is extremely resistant to her treatment.

Expostulating has a sarcastic connotation, displaying that the author is making fun of the nurses combing her hair.

Expostulating has a reckless connotation, portraying that the author is unconcerned about how she is being treated.

Expostulating has a weaker connotation, showing the speaker is more passive about her experience.

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

@Elsa213

Answer 3

@ThisGirlPretty

Answer 4

@Shadow

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I believe you are correct.