Read the last sentence of the story.

When she returned to reality, she laughed until her stomach hurt and realized that sleep was now as distant as the moon.
What does the author’s use of imagery in this sentence emphasize?
Responses
A Elise realizes the value of sleep for a child.Elise realizes the value of sleep for a child.
B Elise thinks laughing has caused her pain.Elise thinks laughing has caused her pain.
C Elise feels too wide awake to fall asleep quickly.Elise feels too wide awake to fall asleep quickly.
D Elise greatly regrets staying up too late.

C Elise feels too wide awake to fall asleep quickly.