The word "gabelle" refers to a tax.
For example, during the 15th century, the French had a tax for salt.
You need a subject.
Example subject: dogs and cats.
Compare: They both have fur.
Contrast statement: Dogs are energetic and cats are lazy.
P.S It makes it easier if you make a ven diaphragm
Its matter-of-fact tone (APEX)
punishment (imposition of a penalty as a response to an action or behavior that seemed unacceptable) = retribution (punishment as a vengeance for a wrong or criminal act)
taciturn (someone who is not loud or talkative) = silent (someone who is not speaking or not making any noise)
contrived (something that was created deliberately) = planned (something that is existing or was created according to a plan)
countenance (someone's facial expression) = expression
retinue (a group of advisers or a group of people escorting someone important) = attendants (an assistant to an important person)
pleasing (something satisfying) = conciliatory (something intending to conciliate and pacify opposing views)