Peter and Paul Get into an Argument

Peter and Paul get into an argument.The argument escalates.Eventually,Peter says to Paul."You are nothing but a stupid nerd.I dare you to hit me.Go ahead; hit me!" At that moment,Paul punches Peter in the nose.Peter's nose begins to bleed profusely."I think you broke my nose," Peter says.Which of the following statements is correct regarding this situation?

A) Paul has committed assault with bodily injury.
B) Paul has engaged in deadly conduct.
C) Paul has committed no assault because Peter consented to being struck.
D) Peter made a terroristic threat so Paul had the right to defend himself.