I don't know which novel you're asking about. What book is it?
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If you just want to know which sentence in <em>any</em> story, then I would just say the thesis. If there is supposed to be a story attached then I have no clue! :D
Explanation:
"During the shop’s peak hours – from eight in the evening till around midnight – one could hardly hear oneself talk because of the boisterous chatters that went on."
Something along the lines of,"if you do not do as i wish you will be eaten by the monster in the cave, something or someone that i control..."
Answer:
1. It emphasizes the intensity of her passion for her cause.
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