Men turned their backs on the cheery fire and launched out into the darkness. what part of this line most clearly adds to the tension in the story? a) the contrast between fire and the darkness b) using the word "launched" to describe the departure c) the description of men turning their backs d) ending the sentence on a dark note.

A) the contrast between fire and the darkness.

Explanation:

The most evident way in which the author achieves a sense of tension is by the opposition of the fire and the darkness. We know that the men are getting ready for something, however, we do not know what. Because of our lack of understanding, the darkness is all the more negative. Moreover, the fire is not only warm, but it is also defined as "cheery." The contrast between the two increases the tension in the story.

answer; (b); the abolitionist movement;

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