A state of despire:::::::::::::::::::)
The used rhetorical device is Hyperbole.
Saying that something is a billion times better is hyperbole because it is not really that much better, you would just be over exaggerating.
The answer is “Identity”. (Or A)
Reason: The speaker has found himself realizing that he needs to find his identity.
Public Safety and Criminal Punishment are related in the sense that criminals get punished for their crimes, causing people to not want to do anything that they will get punished for. When people don't want punished, they don't commit crimes, therefore increasing public safety. Hope this helped!
-TTL
Answer:
had big debt and was broke
Explanation: