I am not completely sure, but I would say that these events serve as omens to alert the characters and the audience that terrible things will soon happen. It is a form of foreshadowing.
You could chose Mexican food and American Food, they're the easiest to compare.
I know the correct answer is choice C. Father Christmas! I watched all the movies and read all the books.
Hope this helps you! :-)
A, the structure of the narrative
Answer:
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