3) The frequency of this has had the effect to establish among the slaves the maxim, that a still tongue makes a wise head.

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What does the word maxim in sentence three mean?

A) a truth

B) intolerance

C) an unfair law

D) misunderstanding

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Hayden Blackwell

3 February, 21:34

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Howard Buck · Answer 1

The answer is A), because a maxim is a truth or adage.

3) The frequency of this has had the effect to establish among the slaves the maxim, that a still tongue makes a wise head..What does the word maxim in sentence three mean?A) a truthB) intoleranceC) an unfair lawD) misunderstanding