Choose the meaning that best matches the word in italics.

The speaker spoke with such eloquence and passion that he received a standing ovation at the end.  
emptiness
distraction
incompetence
expressiveness

Which word is italicized?

What is your answer?

eloquence and i think it is expressiveness

Yes. Eloquence is a synonym for expressiveness.

The meaning that best matches the word "eloquence" in this sentence is expressiveness. To determine the meaning of a word, you can use context clues in the sentence. In this case, the speaker spoke with eloquence and passion, which suggests that eloquence refers to the ability to express oneself effectively and persuasively.