The answer is the first one.
In "Writers often disavow the notion of a 'literary duty'" the author conveys a somewhat condescending attitude, as if they would always follow this and set aside anyone who said otherwise. This attitude says the author is looking down on them, and that the author believes that many authors do not meet their standards.
Another answer I would consider is "...writers ruined by their shrill commitments." However, there is no context or clear tone. The author could be mournful of the lost potential for all we know.
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C. The repetition of the beginning sounds of nearby words.
In "The Sound of Silence," the speaker feels he has an important message to deliver to the people entrenched in materialism, but they are too busy worshiping "the neon god" of culture to care. The speaker's tone can therefore be described as solemn and disappointed.
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How cool and moist the air was as everyone turned bright red in second hand embarrassed and anger. The day boiled till the sun set, it was breezy and airy making everyone comfy as the moon began to shine out from the cool orange, blue, and red sky turning into a blue-ish black hole with billions of stars far out. Zeke brought out his guitar and started roasting s’mores with his friend while singing lightly. (You could change things if you like this was just last minute)
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3 and 4 are the same but these are the right one!