"Maybe if I can increase the tension just a little it will hurt him and he will jump, he thought. Now that it is daylight let him jump so that he'll fill the sacks along his backbone with air and then he cannot go deep to die."
This passage illustrates
A. the use of descriptive language to advance the plot.
B. the use of foreshadowing to hint of coming events.
C. the use of details to illustrate symbolism.
D. the use of flashback to establish the setting.
i think this is B
Nevermind, the correct answer is B.
To determine the correct answer, we need to carefully analyze the passage. In this passage, the character is considering increasing the tension in order to hurt someone and make them jump. The character also hopes that the person will fill the sacks along his backbone with air, which implies that the person will not be able to dive deep and potentially die.
A. The passage does not primarily focus on descriptive language to advance the plot. The main focus is on the character's thoughts and intentions.
B. The use of foreshadowing seems to be evident in the passage. The mention of the person potentially jumping and filling the sacks with air suggests that there may be some significant events to come.
C. The passage does not clearly use details to illustrate symbolism. The mention of the sacks could potentially have symbolic meaning, but it is not clearly explained in the passage.
D. The passage does not include flashback, which is when the narrative shifts to a previous event or time.
Based on this analysis, the most appropriate answer is B. the use of foreshadowing to hint of coming events.