For the question, "<span>In Act III, Scene 1 of the play, "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio is killed by Tybalt.", this is an example of a SITUATIONAL IRONY. I hope this answer helps. Have a great day!</span>
The underlined words are : "allay the discontent". To Allay means to enervate or reduce. Discontentment simply means dissatisfaction. Hence the "following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable: is "justify the gratification" (Option A). Note that this is a text of knowledge of synonyms.
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The correct answer is to B. De-emphasize the subject.
Very often the subject can be completely omitted.
Burglars committed the crime
The crime was committed (by the burglars).
In the passive version, the subject is irrelevant.
Not sure if this is right, but I think it is
(1. "O heavy lightness! serious vanity!"
(2. "Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!"
