The answer is 'a' well.
How did you take to snowboarding? Well (adverb of manner)
D.) exposition. The exposition introduces the characters, setting, plot, prior events, etc.
Imply is the best answer I guess
The primary conflict in the Colomber by Dino Buzzati was when Stefano wanted to be a sea captain but cannot because of a belief that those who saw Colomber is doomed to death.
He was not able to pursue his passion because of his and his father's fears.