The era’s examples of _____ that are cited by the author can be balanced in part by certain examples of dissent during the same period. A. diversity B. authoritarianism C. forbearance D. volatility E. lucidity

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hi guys. Do you know why the answer to this question is B

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The word ‘balanced’ in this context suggests that the author is speaking about opposing concepts. You know, like when you balance something on a scale.

balance

The word ‘authoritarianism’ in this sentence is the opposite of ‘dissent’.

So the author is basically saying: "yes, we know that there was authoritarianism (everyone had to obey the ruler, king, president etc.) in that era, but we also have some examples of dissent (some people expressed their disagreement with, or opposed the ruler, king etc.)

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