Question

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Read this excerpt from "Letter to George III, 1793" by Emperor Qian Long:

You, O King, from afar have yearned after the blessings of our civilisation, and in your eagerness to come into touch with our converting influence have sent an Embassy across the sea bearing a memorial. I have already taken note of your respectful spirit of submission, have treated your mission with extreme favour . . .

Which words in the text most clearly show a superior attitude?

A.I have already taken note
B.treated your mission with extreme favour
C.from afar have yearned
D.your respectful spirit of submission

Answer 1

Answer: D.your respectful spirit of submission.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt from "Letter to George III, 1793" by Emperor Qian Long, we can see that the words that most clearly show a superior attitude are "your respectful spirit of submission", submission means to accept a superior force, and also accepting and fulfilling the will or authority of another person. So when the Emperor says the word submission, it implies a superior attitude.

Answer 2

Your answer is D. Respectful spirit of submission because its clearly states the superior attitude in the section