B. She silently comforts her friend by squeezing his hand.
This excerpt could be considered humorous because of the way in which the events are retell and because of the choice of words. their arrival is portrayed in such a way that the reader might think, it could have a deeper meaning. For example
"<span>It regarded us a while without curiosity but with caution, and after we were seen to be harmless" This might be understood as a fun way of expressing that people were all over them, to check who they were, they pay close attention to these "new people" until they were convinced they are fine. </span>
It represents the difference between the two sides of the border and how each views Mexican heritage
hope this helps :)
‘how to’ would be the significant phrase that makes it parallel
