A.Epitaph means a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
B.Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute✓ Correct
C.Epitaph means unspoken words and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
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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