Read the passage from Hamlet, Act II, Scene i.

Polonius: How now, Ophelia! what’s the matter?
Ophelia: Alas! my lord, I have been so affrighted.
Polonius: With what, in the name of God?
Ophelia: My lord, as I was sewing in my closet,
Lord Hamlet, with his doublet all unbrac’d;
No hat upon his head; his stockings foul’d ...

Which word in the passage is the key to understanding Ophelia’s tone?

matter
affrighted
unbrac’d
foul’d

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The answer is B. Hope this helps! Brainly is appreciated :)

 The dialogue between Polonius and Ophelia offers several terms that imply that Ophelia had been in a situation out of the ordinary. "How now" "What's the matter", "Alas" and "in the name of God" all lead to the disclosure of what had been disturbing her. But the word "affrighted" is the one that helps one to understand her tone.

Answer: B