Linking verbs don't show actions but action does hence the name action verb
1. Language was used to set the atmosphere as peaceful, a normal camping trip, like every other camping trip. 2. When the narrator said he slept through everything you had to have known something was up, and when he/she said I bolted upright you immediately know that. Something bad is happening. Hope I helped.
Answer:
I CAN HELP YOU WHEN YOU SHOW ME THE PASSAGE OR STORY OR NOVEL.