Sometimes, sunset can be viewed as "romantic". If the author wants to build a relationship the sunset is used as a pathetic fallacy (when the weather matches the mood). The sunset refers to love which will overall build their relationship.
The word "altercation" refers to a disagreement or a fight, particularly one that is heated, angry or noisy. The word "vociferous" means loud, noisy or vehement. Therefore, a "vociferous altercation" refers to a fight in which the people interacting are shouting in an angry and noisy way.
1. American revolution
2. French Revolution
3. Stamp Tax
4. French American War
5. British impression of sailors
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