Question

analyzing the effect of imagery on meaning
read the passage. then answer the question that
follows.
portia. i would have had thee there and here again
ere i can tell thee what thou shouldst do there.
aside o constancy, be strong upon my side;
set a huge mountain tween my heart and tongue.
i have a mans mind, but a womans might.

• the tragedy of julius caesar,

william shakespeare
what emotions does the image of \a huge mountain
tween my heart and tongue\ reveal?
○ fear and frustration
○ trust and pride
○ love and appreciation
○ love and affection

Explanation:

In the passage, Portia is trying to control her emotions. The image of a "huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue" suggests that she is struggling to hold back her true feelings. This struggle implies fear (of revealing something she shouldn't) and frustration (at not being able to express herself freely). The other options (trust and pride, love and appreciation, love and affection) do not align with the idea of a barrier (the mountain) between heart (emotions) and tongue (expression).

Answer:

fear and frustration