The reading passage and the lecture have conflicting opinions about whether or not implementing high taxes on cigarettes, would have a social advantage. The article strongly postulates that raising the taxes on cigarettes would have more than one benefit for smokers. On the other hand, the listening adamantly opposed that forcing high taxes on cigarettes would benefit smokers, and she believes it has more drawbacks. Its fine hope it is helpful and plz mark brainliest.
D is not your answer. Someone who is bitter and exhausted has learned something that made them bitter and exhausted. They have changed.
C is not your answer. We have a hook here. We're drawn in to find out why she is different. That's not a flat character.
A is not your answer. These twins have a conflict. It is a natural way to develop a story.
B as charming as he sounds, his charm and wit lead us nowhere. He is a foil for the main character. Our pleasure in him is only momentary. B is the answer.
punishment (imposition of a penalty as a response to an action or behavior that seemed unacceptable) = retribution (punishment as a vengeance for a wrong or criminal act)
taciturn (someone who is not loud or talkative) = silent (someone who is not speaking or not making any noise)
contrived (something that was created deliberately) = planned (something that is existing or was created according to a plan)
countenance (someone's facial expression) = expression
retinue (a group of advisers or a group of people escorting someone important) = attendants (an assistant to an important person)
pleasing (something satisfying) = conciliatory (something intending to conciliate and pacify opposing views)
It might be said this paragraph shows "the damages caused by the lateral blast" (option D) because the reader gets to know that it can "shoot (..) pieces of rocks", "kill by impact, burial or heat" and to "knock entire forests". Nothing about prevention or causes is mentioned not even how to avoid it
