When we tried to block the bright morning light, we could not ourselves of the shades. a merriment b avail c relevance d disadvantage

It's avail, avail means make use of

b the answer is b  

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

gothic and dark natured