How does the use of the word gallant add to the meaning of the sentence? it suggests the enemy is planning a stealthy surprise attack on the enemy. It shows that the enemy is in a weakened state and tired from the long trek. It reveals that the enemy is distracted by the series of dark omens during their march to battle. It suggests that the enemy is well-decorated and showy in their confident approach.

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ProfChris1

The meaning that the use of the word gallant add to the sentence is:

  • It suggests that the enemy is well-decorated and showy in their confident approach.

Below is the excerpt from which the question was taken.

MESSENGER. Prepare you, generals.

The enemy comes on in gallant show.

Their bloody sign of battle is hung out,

And something to be done immediately.

ANTONY. Octavius, lead your battle softly on,

Upon the left hand of the even field.

OCTAVIUS. Upon the right hand, I; keep thou the left.

Meaning of "Gallant".

  • The word "gallant" means to appear brave, smart and in a showy appearance.

  • In the context where the word was used, we can see that enemy comes in well-decorated and smart with a showy attitude.

  • Being gallant also depicts confidence and bravery.

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Vision13

Answer: D. It suggests that the enemy is well-decorated and showy in their confident approach.

Explanation: The definition of Gallant is (of a man or his behavior) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous. How we know that he was talking about the General is because it start off with him. ¨Prepare you, generals.¨

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