The answer is C.
Explanation: if you are writing a news story, it is important to include factual statements rather than opinions.
The mood created is Suspense.
According to me C is written in passive voice
Answer:
egotistical - characterized as having too high of an opinion of oneself (j)
repercussions - the effects of something (g)
capitulation - the act of surrendering (f)
abominable - terrible; extremely poor (c)
impasse - gridlock or standstill (d)
lamentations - expressions of sorrow (e)
harangue - a long, angry rant or speech (h)
mayhem - a state of disorder (i)
pedantic - overly concerned about small details (b)
industrious - hard-working (a)
hope it helps :)
B.
none of the others even sound right