Question

read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of julius caesar
messenger. prepare you, generals.
the enemy comes on in gallant show.
their bloody sign of battle is hung out,
and something to be done immediately.
antony. octavius, lead your battle softly on,
upon the left hand of the even field.
octavius. upon the right hand. i keep thou the left.
how does the use of the word gallant add to the
meaning of the sentence?
it suggests the enemy is planning a stealthy surprise
attack.
it shows that the enemy is in a weakened state and
tired from the long trek.
it reveals that the enemy is distracted by the series
of dark omens during their march to battle.
it suggests that the enemy is well - decorated and
showy in their confident approach.

Explanation:

The word "gallant" means brave, heroic, or splendid. In the context of the sentence "The enemy comes on in gallant show", it implies a confident and showy approach. A "stealthy surprise attack" (first option) would not be described as "gallant". A "weakened state" (second option) also does not align with the positive connotations of "gallant". There is no indication in the text about "dark omens" distracting the enemy (third option). The fourth option correctly interprets "gallant" as suggesting a well - decorated and showy, confident approach.

Answer:

It suggests that the enemy is well - decorated and showy in their confident approach.