Retort is the words usually spoken
My best answer would most likely be a. Editing the language of your essay.
Editing the title is only a first impression and could be followed by a piece of writing lacking in flow. Editing punctuation would be my second choice, but it doesn't apply as much, in my opinion. And for the last choice, I'm pretty sure at least on of the three are practical options.
Answer:
Legend tells of a pirate who, for amusement, cut the bell from its mooring, only to be wrecked on the Rock himself some time later.
Explanation: