B adjective phrase is the correct answer
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<span>Which could be used to slow the pace of a story? (5 points)
</span><span>Parallel plot
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1. anxious confusion
2. that shared in the general awe and terror
When looking at the options with the context clues, we can eliminate any definitions that have a positive connotation. None of the context clues indicate that consternation would be something that is good. While the first option shows a negative connotation for consternation it is not specific enough to pinpoint a meaning for the word. The context clue "general awe and terror" indicates that there is confusion.
That he maybe stubborn and does not want to comply