The term or name for word clues in a text that appear different because they are bolded, highlighted, italicized or written in a different font is typographical, which refers to the work of setting and arranging types and of printing from them; it pertains to the character and appearance of printed material.
Correct answer: The word choice darkens the tone.
Evidenced by the use of specific language to describe the surroundings.
If the narrator choice was to use generic adjectives, <em>this would make the reader pay less attention and to feel disconnected</em> from the environment.
When an accurate representation of what is happening is offered to the reader, <em>is more natural</em> for him, <em>to get caught up in the narration. </em>
This build-up goes unnoticed, but unconsciously, the reader is setting every aspect of the scene in his mind, following every detail making him wonder if something is about to happen.
Example: the word "flickering", specially reflects this.
The answer is A
It's improperly separated from the word it describes.