B. that it was just a hoax :)
Obviously, this is meant on opinion. But in my opinion, I think the story is meant to demonstrate the fear of the unknown..
1. Rudimentary
2. Emulate
Answer: Or
Explanation:
A Virgule is a slash or stroke (/) and the two vurgules in the above excerpt are used as substitutes for the word 'or' to establish that either of the words or phrases are fine to use.
For instance, "my flash on the newsprint" or "my flash on the face".
Another instance, "she could have been Obachan back then" or "she could have been Obachanor just after the camps".