The sentence is concluded with a feeling of suspense and unease, which generally contributes to the tension of the story. Let me know if you need anymore help on this question or any others! I took this test moments ago :-)
The most evident way in which the author achieves a sense of tension is by the opposition of the fire and the darkness. We know that the men are getting ready for something, however, we do not know what. Because of our lack of understanding, the darkness is all the more negative. Moreover, the fire is not only warm, but it is also defined as "cheery." The contrast between the two increases the tension in the story.
<span>The adaptation will probably be a theatre production. All the elements listed in the question are are things that need to be consider whenever putting on a live action play as immersion is the intended outcome for the customer.</span>
