Acommon way to explore concept is to write about other closely related concepts. forni offers long list of other concepts associated with civility .
does the list you to understand civility better ? why or why not ?

from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.

i think the best answer would be d allowing 30 seconds between response would give time for what was already said to sink down in your mind.