The correct answer is "positive self-talk"
It is extremely important to value yourself because if you do not value yourself, other will not value you.
This must be from a standardized test. The wording is a little confusing, but I'd say it is a metaphor. Google says the definition of metaphor is "a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable." This is saying something <em>is</em> something, or comparing two items without using "as" or "like". Have a good night/day!
-Dylan (AKA Animus)
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Did you ever figure out an answer?
Answer: 11.
Explanation: I think it's talking about 4 years earlier so then she was 7. 4 years later she'd be 11 and Darren would be 7.