The capitalised word which is "SCORE" functions in the sentence as the direct object. By definition, a direct object is "<span>a noun phrase denoting a person or thing that is the recipient of the action." Therefore from the example, the word "score" denotes the transitive verb "showed." in the sentence.</span>
The quote is referring to life and death. Life leaves us at the mercy of fate; while death or the taking of your own life is a way to stop the uncertainty.
using process of elimination you can eliminate condescending and pessimistic, and the passage doesn't really seem humorous either so your left with enthusiastic. The author seems to be happy and excited to share knowledge about how literature can make people feel, thus the best answer choice is probably enthusiastic
<span>People fear taking risks</span>
