<span>Repetitive words were replaced with synonyms and pronouns.</span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
"<span>d. An author reveals character traits through actions, feelings, thoughts, and dialog" is the best option because it's the most common, but it should be noted that this is a creative decision. </span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The author is J. B. Priestley
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
i am thinkis tHt its a secind
 
        
             
        
        
        
This line is repeated twice so as to stress on the fact that we have to fulfill a lot of responsibilities and promises before we die.  Our inner conscience keeps on reminding us to stay away from temptations and always strive to fulfill our responsibilities and promises.