B. Darkness creates a suspenseful tone
I redrew one of your positive and negative connotation for the denotation below "to be older ".
I believe, from reading the book myself, reminds the reader about Stanley's grandfather and puts the reader into a perspective of which the reader is put into Stanley's shoes. Brainliest answer!
The correct answer is B. Craving a midnight snack, I tiptoed to the kitchen.
