Answer:
Below is the story:
Kev leaned heavily against the kitchen table where he sat, elbows propped, chin in his hands. Inspiration would not come, though he had long pondered the essay topic in front of him. He exhaled a dreary sigh, the sound of which was interrupted by a drip from the kitchen faucet. Kev's eyelids drooped, and his thoughts drifted.
The correct 3 OPTIONS that apply are:
✔️long pondered
✔️dreary sigh
✔️eyelids drooped
Step-by-step explanation:
The above options are correct because they reveal the pace of the story.
They explain the gradual effect of what was happening to Kev as he tried to gather and get inspiration for what he wanted to write.