Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story In “The Pit and the Pendulum," the narrator explains, "I proceeded for many paces, but still all was
blackness and vacancy."
How does Poe's inclusion of this description affect the story?
O
It contributes to the story's rather serene mood by describing the peaceful emptiness of the
environment.
o it adds mystery to the tale by subtly suggesting that the narrator has something to hide.
o it increases the suspense by maintaining the narrator's sense of displacement and uncertainty.
It creates dark humor by making readers imagine how foolish the narrator must look in this
situation.

the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage from the radio broadcast compared to the passage from the book is b. the radio broadcast has a more surprised tone.

consider the text evidence: in the passage from the book, the description is more matter-of-fact. it is simply describing the things resembling little grey snakes, but there is no urgency in the description. on the other hand, in the passage from the radio broadcast, there is definetely urgency (you can tell from the expression used, "good heavens", which clearly indicates surprise.)

they played you again smh, you should be provided with the right answers.

answer is b,

"the tracer looks harmless in flight, but the pilot’s bitten lips and white knuckles suggest how dangerous it can be."

it was correct.