Question

In the passage, "Elizabeth ... her smile, her soft voice, the sweet glance of her celestial eyes, were ever there to bless and animate us," the speaker is expressing:

A) Regret and sorrow
B) Admiration and love
C) Fear and suspicion
D) Indifference and detachment

Answer 1

B) Admiration and love. The speaker in the passage is expressing admiration and love for Elizabeth.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, the speaker is expressing admiration and love. The passage describes the speaker's feelings of awe and positive emotions towards Elizabeth. The mention of her smile, soft voice, and celestial eyes all contribute to the idea of admiration and love. The speaker sees Elizabeth as a source of blessing and inspiration.