Final answer:
The word that describes the emperor as the opposite of a 'delight' is 'frightening,' showing a strong contrast between two different perceptions of his character. 3 Is the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The first part of the articles addresses the emperor using exaggeration and antithesis by saying he is both a "delight" and the opposite word, a "terror of the universe." The opposite of "delight" in the context of something that instills fear would be frightening.
This means that the term "delight" is being used to describe one end of the spectrum of the emperor's persona which is positive and pleasing, while "terror of the universe" indicates the complete opposite, evoking fear and being daunting.
Therefore, the correct answer here is option 3) frightening.