Answer:
It builds suspence in the story.
It suggests the difficulty.
POINTS!! GET OFF MY QUESTION!!!
In my opinion correct answer is nbr. 1 "pets and items..." The artist can easily interpret several aspects of the individual's personality by observing these items that transmit likes and costumes, personal interests and pets that can speak, sometimes "loudly" about the personality of someone. Especially the way a person interacts with pets is one of the most valuable keys to reach the bottom of the soul that in some cases a person tries to hide.
Seems to be slow pacing. Seems like they don’t want to move at all.