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As the very theme of the story is the absurdity of trying to escape death, the clock serves as a reminder that death is inevitable. It symbolizes the passage of time.
The correct answer is d-It affects the tone of the story, which affects how theme is communicated.
Syntax use varies on style and genre, not diction, while it is not connected to the plot itself since it is a metalingual aspect.
Has quit maybe is the answer
