When Madelina Accuses Joel of Cheating on Her,Joel Admits That

question 4

Multiple Choice

When Madelina accuses Joel of cheating on her,Joel admits that he did go out with someone else,but only to help her through a difficult time.He then reassures Madelina that he is still in love with her and tells her not to worry.How would Joel's account most appropriately be labeled?

• A)reproach
• B)justification
• C)excuse
• D)absence of an account

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