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Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Read the excerpt from paragraphs 27–29. (27) "My lord, will you walk? Dinner is ready," said Leonato. (28) "If he do not doat on her after this, I will never trust my expectation," laughed Claudio, as the conspirators withdrew... (29) When the others had gone, Benedick came forth from his hiding-place, deeply impressed with what he had heard. How does this excerpt develop a theme about deception? These lines develop a theme about deception by showing .



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Answer: These lines develop a theme about deception by showing Claudio's misunderstanding of Hero's virtue.

Explanation:

Here's why:

  • Deception is a central theme because Claudio is being deceived about Hero's innocence.
  • The excerpt focuses on Claudio's belief that Hero is not virtuous based on the staged conversation he overheard.
  • His laugh (line 28) signifies his joy at believing the lie.

This passage highlights how deception can manipulate perception and lead to misjudgment. Claudio, based on a carefully crafted performance, believes something entirely untrue about Hero. This strengthens the theme of things not being as they seem and the dangers of deception.

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