Answer:
As the text is explaining what happened to the guy in the story, the illustration shows and explains what it looked like as if it was happening right now. in other words, it helps the reader visualize how the scene what've looked like.
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Answer:
Mrs Smith drove past the house in Sunset Street when she saw fire on the ground floor.
Explanation:
The options need to become simple past tense. They won't fit if you say them in base form.
Can be read in one sitting
deals with a single problem
develops both main and minor characters
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