<span>Rowlandson compares herself to Job, to Israelites, to Daniel in the lion's den, etc. She compares herself with biblical characters probably to show how life resemble these narratives and how they are commanded by God. Like in her illusions she seems to be at the mercy of God's grace because she believes that everything happens for a reason probably to learn a lesson. </span>
I think you're talking about a participal phrase.
Ex:Awakened by the blaring horns,Aaron looked out the window.
Answer:
C. To make the reader wonder how the conflict will be resolved
Explanation:
When you see a suggestion of conflict you often start wondering what it is and how its going to end, authors often use this to create an uneasy feeling or suspense