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Evoking both horror and joy in its audience in equal measure, the opera became an instant classic of _________ technique.

A. macabre
B. figurative
C. articulate
D. counterpoint
E. contrived
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The blank requires a word that means having two distinct components, since the opera is capable of evoking two distinct emotions. “Counterpoint” (use of contrast in a work of art) is a good fit. “Macabre” is a trap, since it goes along with horror but leaves out joy. “Articulate” is related to speech and does not fit here. “Contrived” (not natural, planned) and “figurative” (using metaphor or other non-literal device to convey meaning) are not supported by any clues in the sentence

Answer: D