Question

When I hear people boasting of a work as yet undone, and trying to anticipate the credit which belongs only to actual achievement, I call to mind that scene by the brookside, and the wise caution of my uncle in that particular instance takes the form of a proverb of universal application: "NEVER BRAG OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM."

Which word or phrase best reveals the author's tone towards his uncle's advice?


A.proverb of universal application


B.uncle in that particular instance


C.boasting of a work as yet undone


D.trying to anticipate the credit

Answer 1

Answer:

The word or phrase that best reveals the author's tone towards his uncle's advice is "proverb of universal application"

Explanation:

The phrase "proverb of universal application" makes the words of his uncle the most important thing in this paragraph, besides highlighting it, the author also shows the intention of the words he many times heard coming  out from his uncle's mouth, the other options describe little parts of the general point but not the whole idea.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is A: proverb of universal application

Explanation:

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