Answer: Palpable.
The word "palpable" has the idea of something that can be felt. The boys were in fear of something, therefore palpable makes the most sense rather than the other choices.
I'm 90% sure it's a "noun clause"
The demand for the product; weather there is a similar product out there; is it a special edition or limited product.
Descriptive words. Bring them into the mood. Not sure if that's the
exact word they would look for, but that's what I've been told.
Well, the radio could have a different tone than the novel. The novel could be informative or based on an experience. The radio could be wrong or not-specific with the War of Worlds.
