Sentence: Meanwhile, a messenger reveals that Oedipus was, in fact, adopted. Jocasta, finally realizing Oedipus’ true identity, entreats him to abandon his search for Laius’ murderer.

PART A: What does the word “entreat” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph
8?
A. To beg
B. To forgive
C. To suggest
D. To condemn
I said A

5. PART B: Which phrase from the paragraph provides the best support for the answer [RL.1]
to Part A?
A. “was, in fact, adopted”
B. “finally realizing Oedipus’ true identity”
C. “misunderstands the motivation”
D. “her pleas”
Would it be A?

3 answers

Part A — correct

Part B — Consider the meanings of ‘entreat’ and ‘to beg.’ Now reconsider your answer.
Use a good dictionary if you need to.
www.onelook.com is excellent.
Okay I went over the dictionary and the bases of the overall different definitions all lead back to the connections that it is to plea so would it be D?
Yes, D.
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