Jason has an absolute conviction in his team's ability to win the state tournament.

what is the definition of conviction in the context of this sentence?

a. the act of convincing a person that a mistake has been made
b. the act of finding a person guilty
c. a strong confidence or belief
d. a past occurrence of being guilty of a crime

C

Explanation:

C is the only one that makes sense if you replace it with conviction

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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