The use of the word abruptly heightens the conflict by revealing to the reader that Mrs. Hale is becoming increasingly anxious
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I would choose answer C on your picture based on the 2 passages
I watched TV last week.
We ate meat with my best friend yesterday.
The bus stopped a few minutes ago.
I met my wife 9 years ago.
She left the school in 2010.
He bought a new house last month.
Did she clean her home?
I believe the answer is: True
I mean b/c why not it is the a<span>uthors' story.
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