Answer:
1. He believed education was important (thought)
2. He thought fathers ought to set an example (action)
3. I think there is something about bullies, but I don't remember the details of how he handled that. (action)
For #4 you could find something he said to the school board about what he believed. (speech)
Explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
it leaves a stronger impact, a stronger word draws attention. it makes it more prominent.  so a. (sorry if im wrong)