D), when making connections between texts, the authors reason for writing the piece will be most important in finding connections.
Explanation:
It means to acknowledge what others believe, yet still believing in what you wish to believe in. Not bothering other people for what they believe in.
The correct answer among all the other choices is 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. Thank you for posting you question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.