What figurative language is “allowing the silence to have its space “?

Which of the following is a skill that would contribute to someone’s academic identity? a. researching b. marketing c. negotiating d. networking

Which sentence is written using formal language? a) erin has a crucial appointment early monday morning. b) that was a real bogus tale charlie told the teacher. c) let me have a sneak-peak or i am simply gonna explode. eliminate d) i do not think tim will be here today; he's playing hookie.

What background knowledge would best support this inference about mario?