In the sentence pattern for asking questions, the subject is placed immediately after the operator (Operator [did, does, was] + Subject) while in the sentence pattern for making statements, the subject is placed before the verb phrase (Subject + VP). However, some statements may be in question form (You've already eaten?) and some questions (such as rhetorical ones) may be in statement form (Haven't you peed already?).
The correct answer is "It provides comic relief at a tense moment". Using certain expressions into your writing is an effective way to make your work more creative. Used correctly, this kind of expressions can amplify messages in a way that draws readers in and helps to awaken their senses.
It's intended emotional effect on the reader. Feel free to ask more questions if needed
According to this excerpt, what Paul's father sees most likely makes him realize that Paul is not the one responsible for Ghost Wind's injuries.
The correct answer is B.
Paul's father knows he is a good horseman; in fact, he says: "<em>one of the best I've ever seen</em>". This and the fact that he walks around Ghost Wind inspecting him "<em>long and hard</em>" shows he suspects Paul is not the one responsible for his injuries, although Paul says he is.
