Answer:
C
Explanation:
"Gaunt" means thin and sickly. "Slender" is a very good word and describes someone in a positive way.
Answer:
Similiarly, in the same way, in like manner, likewise, by the same token
Explanation:
These all show comparison, unless you have a specific laragraph that I should be reading. These are general comparison words or wording.
The answer is the second option: a significant historical event