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Why does the author include this sentence in paragraph 3?
"Late that night, we were awakened by a creaking and snorting and the flash of torches passing."
To create an opportunity for the men to end their suffering in the heat and
get on the two-wheeled cart and move faster towards their journey.
B. To create an element of suspense because the men are asleep and are more
vulnerable to attack.
C.
To create a sense of humanity in himself, by sharing his envy because he
hasn't shown any emotion,
D. To create a shift in the story, where the men in the camp seemingly have a
glimmer of reprieve and find assistance for their travels ahead.

User Dgrat
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Answer: B. To create an element of suspense because the men are asleep and are more

vulnerable to attack.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

B. To create an element of suspense because the men are asleep and are more

vulnerable to attack.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's the most reasonable.

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