<span>B. It quotes a scientist who seems to know a lot about the topic.
A and C are completely wrong. D is a maybe choice, but is wrong because anyone can use real people and places to create a work of fiction. Having a direct quote from a seemingly credible source would lead people to believe the text as fact.</span>
Answer:
egotistical - characterized as having too high of an opinion of oneself (j)
repercussions - the effects of something (g)
capitulation - the act of surrendering (f)
abominable - terrible; extremely poor (c)
impasse - gridlock or standstill (d)
lamentations - expressions of sorrow (e)
harangue - a long, angry rant or speech (h)
mayhem - a state of disorder (i)
pedantic - overly concerned about small details (b)
industrious - hard-working (a)
hope it helps :)
Credibility & Variability
I think it is A because it is says something
I think it it asking you if you would like to learn anything else on your topic or what you have been learning