Read this paragraph.
The water felt cool against Marcus’s skin. He shivered slightly but then began to move his arms and legs, first slowly, then faster and faster. The more he moved, the warmer and more comfortable the water surrounding him became. From the corners of his eyes, Marcus could see the other five swimmers warming up. He was excited, but he knew it would be a tough race.
How does visualizing the text help the reader connect with the narrator of the scene?
It helps the reader understand what Marcus is experiencing in the pool.
It helps the reader understand that Marcus is a very experienced swimmer.
It helps the reader understand that Marcus will win the upcoming race.
It helps the reader understand what the race’s spectators are seeing.

What word or words suggest they have a monotonous marriage? in the lamb to the slaughter

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.

According to the police officer, the car accident could not have been avoided.