Question

Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story.

"... and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe
watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains."
Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the
events to come?
It shows that Herbert believes
monsters are real.
It points to the idea that Herbert
will be harmed.
It hints that some kind of evil will
visit the White family.
It suggests that the White family
is in need of money.

Answer 1

The sentence foreshadows that some kind of evil will visit the White family.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence from paragraph 64 of the story foreshadows the events to come by suggesting that some kind of evil will visit the White family. The use of the word 'horrible' and the idea of something squatting on top of the wardrobe watching suggests a menacing presence. This foreshadows that the White family will experience something negative or dangerous in the future.

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