C - “praised the hacking” helps to clarify the meaning of the word "noble." In this context, praising an action typically implies that it is viewed as commendable or honorable, which aligns with the connotation of the word "noble."
WASHINGTON — Last month, Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer system came under attack. Using computer code, intruders got inside the movie studio's computer system and caused a lot of damage. Such computer attackers are called hackers. When they attack computers it is known as a cyber attack.
The unknown hackers demanded that Sony not release its film "The Interview." They also issued a threat: If the film was released, movie theaters that showed it would be destroyed.
"The Interview" was already attracting attention before the cyber attack. North Korea has strongly objected to the film, which involves the make-believe assassination of its leader, Kim Jong-un.Read these sentences from the article.
In June, North Korea called the plot of “The Interview” an “act of war.” After the attack on Sony began, though, North Korea's government declared that it was not involved. Still, it praised the hacking as a noble act carried out by "supporters and sympathizers.”
Which phrase helps to clarify the meaning of the word "noble?"
A
“act of war.”
B
declared that it was not involved
C
praised the hacking
D
carried out by
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