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'Epitaph' and 'Epithet'

  1. A.Epitaph means a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
  2. B.Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute✓ Correct
  3. C.Epitaph means unspoken words and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
  4. D.Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means an epigram

Explanation

An 'epitaph' refers specifically to the words or inscription written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased — not the tombstone itself. An 'epithet' is a descriptive word or phrase expressing a quality or attribute of a person, like 'Alexander the Great'. Option (b) correctly identifies both meanings.
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