Which statement best compares the two monologues? O Antony speaks calmly and matter-of-factly, whereas Brutus speaks with vigor and intensity.
O Both Brutus and Antony try to appeal to the emotions of the people in the crowd.
O Brutus uses simple language and logic, whereas Antony uses imagery and emotional language.
O Both Antony and Brutus speak in simple language that can be understood by the common people.

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.