Question

“....A wretched sylph too fondly (interposed), Fate urged the shears, and cut the sylph in twain."

Which of these is nearest in meaning to the word (interposed), as it is used in the passage above?

A.) objected
B.) fled
C.) interfered
D.) revived

Answer 1

The answer is: C.) interfered.

In the passage from Alexander Pope's "The R*pe of the Lock ," the word interposed means to intervene between two parties. As a consequence, the word which comes closer in meaning is interfered, which implies taking part or intervening in an activity without invitation or necessity.

The rest of the choices are incorrect because object is used to express disapproval, flee suggests escaping from a dangerous situation, and revive means to restore to life or consciousness.