Question

i will give you 50 pts and mrak you brainless
Which word or phrase best reveals the author's tone towards his uncle in this passage? When I hear people boasting of a work as yet undone, and trying to anticipate the credit which belongs only to actual achievement, I call to mind that scene by the brookside, and the wise caution of my uncle in that particular instance takes the form of a proverb of universal application: "NEVER BRAG OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM."

A.) particular instance

B.) application

C.) proverb

D.) wise

Answer 1

Answer:

D.) wise

Explanation:

The author thinks that his uncle is wise and quotes his proverb.

Answer 2

Answer:

d

Explanation:

He sees his uncle as wise because he is telling them to wait until they are done to celebrate or claim that you have done it. He says not to brag of your fish because even if you have the fish on the line, it could snap or swim away before you really catch it.