Answer:
The<em> </em>tension has been added to the story at the onset (The bolded section).
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<em>Shonda was about to eat that special food delicacy when she heard a buzzing sound by someone shouting "Mummy, Mummy". She looked around her but didn't see anyone. She moving the spoon containing the food towards her mouth when she was jolted by "Mommy, Mommy! Your phone's ringing! Mommy!"
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Suddenly, Shonda burst out of sleep. The buzzing was coming from her phone.
"Hand Mommy the phone, baby," said Shonda as she pushed herself up in bed. The simple act of sitting up was getting harder and harder as the baby in her belly grew bigger and bigger.
Explanation:
The word epigram refers to a short poem or statement which is mainly interesting, witty and surprising as the end of it usually includes a twist. ... Thus, the poetic form that is short, witty, and ends with a twist is an epigram.
It is called the hook. It catches the readers attention and makes them want to continue reading.
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