Read the passage.

It was the hollow sound of Angeline's footsteps on the staircase and the gentle creak of the banister as she gripped it that sent Jimmy's heart racing and his eyes darting around the room in search of an escape.

How does the writer's use of the phrase "sent Jimmy's heart racing" affect this passage?

It conveys the idea that Jimmy is frightened and panicked.

It indicates that Jimmy's feelings about Angeline are uncertain.

It demonstrates that Jimmy is a brave figure who will face his fears.

It suggest that Jimmy is hopeful and eager for what comes next.

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Read the passage.

It was the hollow sound of Angeline's footsteps on the staircase and the gentle creak of the banister as she gripped it that sent Jimmy's heart racing and his eyes darting around the room in search of an escape.

How does the writer's use of the phrase "sent Jimmy's heart racing" affect this passage?

It conveys the idea that Jimmy is frightened and panicked.

It indicates that Jimmy's feelings about Angeline are uncertain.

It demonstrates that Jimmy is a brave figure who will face his fears.

It suggest that Jimmy is hopeful and eager for what comes next.

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Answers (2)

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Gretta · Answer 1

The correct answer is A) It conveys the idea that Jimmy is frightened and panicked."

The writer's use of the phrase "sent Jimmy's heart racing" affected this passage in that "It conveys the idea that Jimmy is frightened and panicked."

With the phrase "Jimmy's heart racing," the author wants to describe the emotional state of Jimmy, sacred to the bone, with his heart pulsations accelerating due to the fact that he was afraid and nervous. More than afraid, he was panicked by the situation. So the phrase "heart racing" really fits the context of the moment.

Moshe Hood · Answer 2

Your question doesn't even go with the quiz but here's the answer : T