We tried to watch TV, but her hiccups were very distracting.
Or
We tried to watch TV, but her hiccups were too distracting.
The correct answer is (A).
One of the main resources the author uses to picture the scenery is humor,expressed as a hyperbole,exaggerating or understating something the reader knows is depicted from reality,in this case the obvious immorality of the local community shown as virtuous and distant from crime and evil practices.
Are we supposed to read something? What is the question based on?
Opinion:
A reader could describe reading as a "positive escape" due to various reasons, some including: the reader enjoys it, is passionate about it, feels integrated in it, feels a connection, is an actual escape source from a hard life, etc.
Hope this helps. :)
1- they haven't been around people in a while (this is another word for lonely)
2- BLM (meaning not everyone will agree)
3- I look out a window (being thoughtful without sadness)
4- trying to get their attention (means to do on purpose)
5- losing weight (means to achieve)
6- racism (means to destroy or get rid or or end)
7- it damages the economy (negative meaning)
8- challenge them (enemy/challenger)