Explanation:
Option B is the correct answer
Answer: The replacement word that would best clarify the meaning of "self-respect" is <u>B. confidence</u>.
Explanation: The word "self-respect" is a noun used to refer to the feeling of pride that a person has in himself/herself. In that way, <u>"self-respect" is similar to the word "confidence", which can be defined as the feeling of trust in oneself's abilities or powers</u>. However,<u> "confidence" is more specific and adds clarity</u> to the meaning of "self-respect". In contrast, the words "anger", "honesty" and "passion" are not closely related to "self-respect".
D. With a sense of urgency. Adding the time and putting an exclamation mark at the end make it seem like the protagonist must hurry.
It is a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases to make a point clear
