On page 144; ch.12, what device is Hawthome using when he says that "Remorse" dogs Dimmesdale, and his companion "Cowardice" also has him in her grip? What's it mean?

every four years the american people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years."

i believe it is d.) previous creature

the answer is "a" although apex might say best book of the year.