Question

question 9 (1 point)
shades of meaning: read each sentence carefully and choose the answer that best completes the statement

• the ultimatum delivered to the besieged american forces at bastogne in december of 1944 is reputed to have evinced the succinct response,

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o a exhibited
b demanded
o c displayed
d provoked

Explanation:

“Evince” means to show clearly or reveal. “Exhibited” means to show or display something. “Demanded” means to ask for something forcefully. “Displayed” means to show something. “Provoked” means to cause a reaction. In the context of the sentence, “evince” is closest in meaning to “exhibited” as it implies showing the response.

Answer:

a. exhibited