The answer is 'by not fulfilling expectations'. The other options don't really surprise the reader, and if the plot is going into one direction, and then what you'd expect to happen doesn't actually happen, you are surprised, and the element of irony is achieved.
The true meaning of the word "benign" in this sentence is - harmless. It is the word that originates from Latin word "benignus". In medical terms, it refers to something that does not cause death or serious injury. Also, it is most commonly used to describe tumors which are not cancerous. The famous American film director once said: "The most beautiful words in English are not 'I love you' but 'It-s benign'." This word can also be used to describe one's character, meaning that he or she is kind, gentle and that can hardly harm anyone.
Answer:
1. if- if
2. I- I
3. marathon- she
4. There- there
5. alone- what
6. encore- what
7. What- what
8. damaged- what
9. night- or was it Tuesday- we went to the opera.
10. something- what is it?
Explanation: I wrote the two words that the dash would go in between for each sentence. 9 needs two dashes.
Answer:
the second choice is correct
Explanation:
