Both could see what others couldn't and had mentors that led them to knowledge. They then tried to preach said knowledge to the masses, but were ignored, scorned and scoffed at. As a result, they abandoned their toxic society to find a fresh start where they would finally be accepted.
Answer: a
Explanation:
Make sure that plugging in the words into the blank makes sense. In this case, a makes the most sense, so a would be the best choice.
Answer:
A: anaphora
B: ethos appeal
C: figurative language
D: dramatic irony
E: pathos appeal
(I'm not sure about C since the word bank is not included, but I am 100% on others)