I would say either suspense or repetition, but I think I would lean more towards the suspense side.
Answer:A
Explanation:
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I'd have to know the story to answer it 100% correct... but one answer could be "A" if marjorie is not socially accepted herself. But it could also be "D" if Bernice was tempted not to cut her hair.
The sentence which uses correct punctuation is C. In time, of course, all issues get resolved, but not necessarily in the way you would like.
In A, the comma before <em>he was concerned </em>should be a dash. In B, there should be a colon before <em>a flashlight, </em>not a semi colon. In D, there should be a comma before <em>yet, </em>and not a colon.
Try this <span>New laws will only pass with support from Democrats and Republicans. We will move forward together,</span>