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2. Read lines 7-8 of Friar Lawrence's soliloquy, then answer the question. I must upll this osier cage of ours With baleful weeds and precious-juicèd owers. What is the meaning of the word baleful as it is used in the excerpt?

A common

B evil

C frightening​

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Answer:

It should be "C"

Step-by-step explanation:

If I'm correct, then this is where the Friar is speaking of the poison that he gives Romeo. The potion, in turn, is a dangerous and harmful solution, making it frightening.

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