In this problem together with the given example, the most probable answer and the most likely one to be the correct answer would be C. analogical reasoning.
The reason would be how the example presented itself. The example goes like "all cats are independent. Mitzy is a cat. Therefore, Mitzy is independent."
With this, it is important to take note that analogy was being used in this given example. Through establishing that one side has a similarity to the other, then it could be also said that the other side can also be compared to another if it has any established similarities.
A lot of the time the conflict really starts in the rising action which is where the imagery of the characters happens and you are learning about the characters.
The Answer: The best way to understand someone's true abilities is to listen to him or her use language