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Answer:
c because it gives a negative reason to why they should think twice
This passage has a melancholic mood. You can tell this due to some specific key words: "dull", "dark", "soundless." They all have a negative connotation. The imagery of a lone rider in a dreary and dull country under the oppressive sky may clue you in that the overall passage has a sad tone to it. Even later in the passage the author states that the scene is melancholic.
I would guess B) <span>The bulleted list provides examples to support the preceding sentence.</span><span>
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