Light and darkness are two opposite things being contradicted in this sentence; this is antithesis.
The answer is: 2. temptation.
In the excerpt from "A Pair of Silk Stockings," the author Kate Chopin directs attention to Mrs. Sommers desire to spend the money on her own rather than on her children. In that respect, the words used to describe the articles she wishes to purchase have a provocative connotation. For example, <em>soft </em>means gentle, <em>luxurious </em>refers to something extremely elegant and classy, <em>glisten </em>is to shine, and <em>serpent-like</em> implies that the object is smooth to the sense of touch.
It is ment to persuade D. because they are giving you reasons why you should join the navy.
The Greeks did not believe in heaven, while the Hindus did not believe in punishing people