The Happy Medium saw the light by the Black Thing overcoming it.
A soliloquy<span> is an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present (often </span>used<span> as a device in </span>drama<span> to disclose a character's innermost thoughts). If there are others on stage, it is a protracted aside.</span>
C. to persuade.
It is trying to persuade you to choose one topic over the other by providing facts and/or opinions to the reader.
Answer:
I deserve a raise because I am hardworking , organized , dependable , knowledgeable about my position and I am a team player. I take pride in my work and it is evidenced through the people I train and their acquired knowledge and skills.