Words that sound alike are called
a. homonyms.
b. homophones.
c. synonyms.
d. antonyms.

the use supports it by making it seem like the dictators are not bad to the people when the truly are.

answer: inference

explanation:

an inference can be understood as a conclusion to which a person is able to get based on reasoning. it is the same as a deduction, a guess, an assumption.   in the sentence presented, the conjunction "but" gives the readers an idea of contrast, and, therefore, allows them to induce that despite the opponent's characteristics, andrea had something different that made her win.