Long ago in a medieval village, a wealthy but bitter farmer named chao employed an affable shepherd named jiang, who truly enjoyed playing the lute. jiang’s instrument was simple and plain, crafted from the wood of a native bamboo tree. despite its modest appearance, the lute brought jiang much joy. he created appealing music that lured the other villagers out to listen to him. having an audience made jiang feel accepted, and he quickly formed an important bond with the poor villagers.
in paragraph 1, the word affable means
a) elderly.
b) grizzly.
c) pleasant.
d) wealthy.