By putting it as a matter-of-fact statement (assuming everything else was action packed) there is a massive shift that creates contrast in the piece and leaves a very concise point to shock/leave the reader with.
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Joby is crying preparing for the battle. He is so scared to find out what will happen when the time comes.
And in order to comfort him, the general said "God's truth. Thinking of everything ahead, both sides figuring the other side will just give up, and soon, and the war done in weeks, and us all home. Well, that's not how it's going to be. And maybe that's why I cried."
The general regularly motivates and encourages Joby and he makes him realize he is an essential piece to the army.
The answer is A. relating to the literal meaning of a word
Answer:
lacking knowledge or awareness in total
