Ismiled. "i'm doing great! how are you? " this smile is breaking my face; i don't know if i can hold the tears back. i'm going to collapse like a bridge in an earthquake.

how does the difference between the character's spoken words and internal thoughts affect the story?

a. it introduces a new character.
b. it ties up loose ends.
c. it creates dramatic tension.
d. it establishes the setting.

realistic fiction depicts life and society in a true to life  manner.

its main characters are dynamic.

they grow and transform with their experiences, making it easier for readers to  relate to them.

this genre primarily focuses on the  daily struggles  of ordinary people, validating their experiences.

hope that ! : )

i think it may be b, i'm not exactly too sure on this. but b seems to make more sense.