When Machiavelli Uses the Metaphor of "The Lion," He Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

When Machiavelli uses the metaphor of "the lion," he is referring to what?

• A) Using fear as a weapon
• B) Destroying the strategy of an opponent
• C) Using love to motivate one's own soldiers
• D) Courage
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Contagion

The process by which an idea, attitude, or behavior spreads rapidly from person to person or group to group.

Social networks

Structures formed by individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more types of interdependencies, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, or economic exchange.

Biological model

An explanation for behavior and phenomena based primarily on biological factors, such as genetics, neuroscience, and evolutionary principles.

Hostility Toward

Feelings or expressions of intense anger or antagonism directed at someone or something.