A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
Answer: To be able to receive the Federal Student Aid, you have to enter your Social Security Number. By doing this the Government can cross the data to certify you are eligible to this Federal Aid.
I believe it is C. Allusion.
A or D one of then haven't read The Raven since 7th grade.