Answer:
(E) The first is a direct relationship that the author believes will not hold in this case; the second offers evidence in support of author's position.
Explanation:
The ban will result in opposite effects so the second bold face is not in the position. The cause and effect are not supported by the author. They are argued and criticized by the author. The author has tried to convey his thoughts about the crimes that are prevailing in the country.
Romeo blames his own cowardice and refusal to fight as the cause of Mercutio's death is the answer :)
Esperanza is afraid of Sire because he makes her uncomfortable; she says, "it (makes) your blood freeze to have somebody look at you like that".
Gay and merry have similar denotation and dissimilar connotation.
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