Question 2 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Words that suggest worry or a sudden reaction help create suspense and anxiety. “Nervously” and “uneasy” directly describe anxious feelings, while “startled” and “tensed” suggest fear or alarm. “Calmly,” “blankly,” and “evenly” do not create the same anxious mood.
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