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Read the passage, and answer the question that follows:
Lucas shivered as the thunder crashed outside his window. The cold, damp, cabin was hours away from town. Alone and scared, he huddled by the tiny candle. As he wondered whether he would survive the night, a leak opened up in the roof. Water toppled onto the table, drowning the flame, and the room was cast into darkness.

What object in the paragraph best symbolizes hope? (5 points)

The candle
The thunder
The water
The window

User Ry
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Answer:

The candle

Step-by-step explanation:

He went to the candle for warmth, and it was the only "warm" thing that stands out. The rest sets up an ominous and cold vibe

User Asim
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Answer:

I'm pretty sure the candle.

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