Question

Base your answer to this question on the quote below. "In my turn, I stepped back. But in making the action, I detected in his eyes some latent fear of me. This put the monstrous thought to flight." This quote BEST serves to A. contribute to the rising action of the plot. B. foreshadow the death of the signalman at the hands of the narrator. C. add a dimension of uncertainty to the setting. D. add to the characterization of the ghost as the antagonist.

Answer 1

B. Foreshadow the death of the signalman at the hands of the narrator.

Step-by-step explanation:

The specific phrase "This put the monstrous thought into flight" indicates that the narrator is planning something horrible. He knows that the signalman is scared of him. The monstrous thought is most likely murder.

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