A. The Phrase, "I slunk away" expresses a negative connotative meaning
The word 'phonology' (as in the phonology of English) can also refer to the phonological system (sound system) of a given language. This is one of the fundamental systems which a language is considered to comprise, like its syntax and its vocabulary. Phonology is often distinguished from phonetics.
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B.
The age of the runner is an illogical comparison, especially when the age is not very different.