Answer:
C. Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the owners would not tolerate protests.
Explanation:
Got it right on edge.
Music in Southeast Asia is frequently related to ceremonies connected with religion, the state, community festivals, and family affairs.
Answer:
serious
Explanation:
I'm pretty sure this is right sorry if it's not but if you take anything else out it wouldn't make sense
I would say use for selfish purposes.
Exploit can mean to use a situation so that you get benefit from it, even if it is wrong or unfair to do this. It sounds like in the sentence the movie theatre purposely makes it like that so it will make you want to buy the popcorn more. (since it smells so good haha) It fits the sentence the best.
In essence, the author is stating that the degree of diversity that exists in the United States is much greater than any other country in the world. Any time there is a lot of diversity, there is the potential for problems.