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I think it might be C. (Vivien’s pursuit of Lancelot despite his marriage.)
Answer:
B. In the absence of surprise, a witty remark loses much of its humorous effect.
Explanation:
Answer B
Correct. In the first sentence of the third paragraph, the author makes the claim that “merriment” (amusement) can be produced only by “a sudden impression,” that is, a surprise. In the second sentence of the paragraph, the author advances that claim by using the clause “which is expected” to assert that jests (witty remarks) lacking such an element of surprise (because the audience is expecting them) lose much of their humor and are thus effectively “already destroyed.”
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1. Having been told of the test, John wondered when he would study.
2. Wading into the cool lake, we found relief from the heat.
3. In the heat of a summer afternoon, our air conditioner stopped.
4. After our game with Central High School our bus broke down.
1. He drove through Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
2. He ran up the stairs, through the door, and down the hall.
3. He ends each day telling himself that the day was miserable
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that he should have stayed in bed, that tomorrow will be better.
4. I ate breakfast, read the paper, and went to work
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