1. What is perplexity? confusion? How do the two words compare? 2. How do bewilderment and confusion compare? 3. From what does amazement result?
EXAMPLES.
Caius.—Vere is mine host de Jarterre?
Host.—Here, master doctor, in —— and doubtful dilemma.
There is such —— in my powers
As, after some oration fairly spoke
By a beloved prince, there doth appear
Among the buzzing, pleased multitude.
PERSUADE ([page 271]).
QUESTIONS.
1. What does convince denote? How does it differ from the other words of the group? 2. What is it to persuade? 3. How is convincing related to persuasion? 4. How does coax compare with persuade?
EXAMPLES.
A long train of these practises has at length unwillingly —— me that there is something hid behind the throne greater than the king himself.