i will give you 50 pts and mrak you brainless
Which word or phrase best reveals the author's tone towards his uncle in this passage? When I hear people boasting of a work as yet undone, and trying to anticipate the credit which belongs only to actual achievement, I call to mind that scene by the brookside, and the wise caution of my uncle in that particular instance takes the form of a proverb of universal application: "NEVER BRAG OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM."

A.) particular instance

B.) application

C.) proverb

D.) wise