Read the selection below from gulliver’s travels by jonathan swift and answer the question that follows.

the word, which i interpret the flying or floating island, is in the original laputa, whereof i could never learn the true etymology. lap, in the old obsolete language, signifies high; and untuh, a governor; from which they say, by corruption, was derived laputa from lapuntah.

which word or words from the passage above illustrates original diction?

i. “floating island”

ii. corruption

iii. “lapuntah”

iii only

i and ii

i, ii, and iii

ii and iii

the correct answer is III only

Explanation: the author states that the word was mistakenly derived Laputa from Lapuntah and diction refers to the correct pronunciation and spelling of words.

is there a story?

explanation:

based on the biblical principle philippians 4: 13 "i can do everything through christ who strengthens me." i agree that it is through him that we are given the strength to cope with every situation.

and based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32 "better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. better to be even-tempered than to capture a city."   i agree with the author of the passage to the extent that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are contemptuous, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and make sure to not hurt other people and their feelings are strong people.