In paragraph 3, a synonym for approximately is es
A)
about
B)
mysteriously
C)
perfectly.
D)
under

A) About

Explanation:

Synonyms are words that mean or almost mea the same as another word. Approximately means close to the exact amount, so does about, if you look up the deifintion for about in mathmatical terms, it means approximately. I Hope This Helps :)

answer: to inform

explanation: the red death is an exciting passage, but also in some ways scary, so it is not to amuse. the red death is far in the past, so it is not to warn.