According to austen's use of the word, which of the following shows sensibility? thinking about two sides of an argument before making a decision keeping one's feelings a secret until you know how the other person feels impulsively praising something you like in a public place talking politely to an older person in whom you are not very interested

I think the answer is: thinking about two sides of an argument before making a decision.

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Explanation:

In "Sense and Sensibility", Jane Austen expounds on Elinor, the more established sister, who speaks to 'sense' and Marianne, her more youthful sister, who speaks to 'sensibility'.

This division is represented by these two primary characters, who encapsulate reason and impulsiveness. Marianne straightforwardly declares her love for Willoughby.