The italicized word is a PredicateNominative. See the definition of same below.
<h3>What is predicate Nominative?</h3>
A predicate nominative (or predicate noun) is a word or group of words that completes and renames a linking verb.
Another way to put it is: A predicate nominative is (also known as a predicate noun) is a term or collection of words that renames the subject and completes a connecting verb.
My guess would be C; because your family road trips are annual (once a year) meaning there would multiple to discuss, while all other options are single-time events. Hope this helps!
I believe it would be <span>C) She stood before the mirror courtesying and simpering to her own image, and greeting it as the friend whom she loved better than all the world beside. </span>
