Question

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Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet.

How does the author's use of the phrase "a snare to your feet" impact the tone of the speech?

A.
It emphasizes the sense of confidence that the American people shared with the British colonialists.
B.
It highlights the sense of discontentment between the British government and the American people.
C.
It highlights the sense of hesitation that the American people felt in fighting the British.
D.
It emphasizes the sense of deviousness with which the American leaders fought the British.

Answer 1

B.

It highlights the sense of discontentment between the British government and the American people.

Step-by-step explanation:

2 things:

1) "Discontentment" means dissatisfaction

2) The sentence above tells us that there are issues between the British government and Americans. "Trust it not, sire; it will prove a snare to your feet" means they're going to be trapped and shouldn't trust the British government.