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What effect does the repetition of the word louder have on the passage?

A) it provides a flashback
B) it sets a calming tone
C) it helps build suspense
D) it foreshadows future events

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It’s C

“And the footsteps got louder and louder toward my door”

Not calming, not a flashback, it doesn’t suggest anything for the future, but it’s very suspenseful
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Answer:

C) it helps build suspense

Explanation:

trust me

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