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Language and Style Unit Test 7 of 157 of 15 Items Feature From the Caves by Thea Prieto When it is safe to release Tie’s legs, Sky scrambles away, forcing his breath to slow while wiping sweat from his grainy eyes. The fast stabbing in his ribs lessens as he pulls air deeply through his nose, and his shivering body calms when he releases air slowly through his mouth. Excerpt from "From the Caves". © 2021 Thea Prieto. Published by Red Hen Press Question Use the passage to answer the question. Select the correct answers from the lists. (2 points) The imagery used in the sentence suggests that although Sky is , he is . Skip to navigation page 1 of 1

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The imagery used in the sentence suggests that although Sky is **exhausted** (or **in pain**), he is **regaining control** (or **calming down**).

These interpretations fit with the description of him scrambling away, struggling to breathe, and then gradually calming his body.