The answer is C because even though the Mom and Dad are running late for work, they still manage to get Alise ready for school.
D. Mrs. Mallard had loved her husband, but she is happy that she is free.
I think this is accurate, and out of the options it looks like the best choice, but I am not certain.
The similarity between persuasive speeches and persuasive essays is that their purpose is the same. It convinces someone to believe in a certain thought or do a specific thing. However, persuasive speeches are meant to be heard while persuasive essays should be read. Both include introduction, body, and conclusion but in speeches, it is common to state again the point at the end of each parts.