Answer:
the answer is figurative language
Explanation:
the person who asked this question said it was right
A theme is a central concept or message that the author is trying to convey in their work of literature.
<h3>Which of the themes above could be applied to the story?</h3>
The theme of the passage could have been any of the options above.
Usually, authors must adopt a theme in order to drive home a central idea or message.
It is to be noted that the story referenced is unavailable hence the general answer.
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Words and phrases that tell you that the people were suspicious of the circus are “Gradually figures emerged, wary, suspicious.” and the way the people are blankly staring and began to murmur