7. In the section "A Nationwide Problem," which word or phrase indicates that an effect will be stated?
a "That's down from"
b "Although"
c "In addition".
d "Because of this"

D. Because of this

Explanation:

This states that an effect has occurred BECAUSE of an action.

A plague o’ both your houses.

They have made worms’ meat of me. (III.i.)

Explanation:

When Mercutio is fatally injured, he turns his cynical and realist eye on his own situation. He points out that the feud that has caused his death is pointless. While Romeo and Benvolio talk about Mercutio’s “soul” and “gallant spirit,” Mercutio himself describes his death in strictly physical and unromantic terms: he will be “worms’ meat.”