PART A: What does the term “recompense” most likely mean, as used in line 8?
A to substitute for
B to satisfy
C to make up for
D to swap for

The term “recompense” most likely means, as used in line 8 :

B) To satisfy

Thus, the correct answer is B.

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Recompense here means

B to satisfy

Explanation:

The line here is taken from the famous work of Milton that talks about a divine recompense in that there is a satisfaction of desires from the stand point of the divine power.

When the human works according to the divine will they are entitled to a divine recompense is what the suggestion here is and that the recompense here thus means that their wishes and needs are to be satisfied.

the recompense is in the sense of what is owed to the people.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

the objective should be switched