What figurative language is in this sentence, “ in vacant or in pensive mood.”

Read the excerpt from “the railroad earth.” o well anyway i'll be learning eventually to like the railroad and sherman will like me some day, and anyway another day another dollar. the narrator of this excerpt can best be described as friendly.optimistic.wealthy.intelligent.

Which answer best explains the consequences of the mass hysteria that took place during the salem witch trails

In the play "sorry wrong number"which part of the story can you find heightened tension and suspense?