Question

Which of the following lines contains mostly hateful diction?

A : Marry, that 'marry' is the very theme I came to talk of.

B : I will frown as I pass by, and let them take it as they list.
Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them; which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it.

C : For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss. Then move not, while my prayer's effect I take.

Answer 1

B : I will frown as I pass by, and let them take it as they list. Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them; which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it.

Answer 2

B. I will frown as I pass by, and let them take it as they list. Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them; which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it.

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right on the FLVS test :)

Also, compared to the other answer choices, "B" has the most negative connotation. The phrase "I will bite my thumb at them," is a saying for a rude gesture, which shows hatefulness.