Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
It was an altercation throughout and there was no discussion.
A. resonance
B. alternative
C. consonance
D. inconsistency

Answer 1

Hint:Altercation is being disagreed to something. It can also be used to refer to the argument over disagreement leading to heat up conversation. First we must know the meanings of all the options and then choose the option which is opposite in the meaning of the word given in the question.

Complete answer:
Antonyms are the words consisting of opposite the meaning of another word.
Option A is resonance is an incorrect option because resonance refers to the sound quality and its depth or in other terms depth of a voice or sound.
Option B is alternative is an incorrect option because alternative stands for the secondary option one has opted instead of first option. When the way you have planned it to be executed faces some hurdles and it cannot be completed with the primary option then you think or opt for another option referred to as an alternative.
Option C is consonance is a correct option because it stands for the agreement. It can also refer to complying with the rules, thoughts or actions. It best suits as an antonym of "altercation".
Option D is inconsistency which means changes that are being observed throughout or in other words not uniform throughout. It can be used to evaluate writing, behavior, mood etc. It does not fulfil the requirement for being an antonym of altercation. Therefore option D is an incorrect option.
Option C Consonance is the correct answer.

Note:Agreement or Accord is often used in sentences as a replacement for consonance. It is done in order to make sentences less complex and simple.
Additional information: Consonance is also used to refer to consonants with similar or familial sounding. Assonance is the antonym of consonance in literature used to refer to vowels with similar sounding.