The author most likely wants the reader to feel anxious for the child. The word "frozen" suggests a sense of fear or helplessness, which creates a tense atmosphere as the snake approaches.
Notice the tone created by the bold word in this sentence.
The child seemed frozen in place as the snake slithered closer.
How does the author most likely want the reader to feel about the scene?
anxious for the child
amused by the situation
neutral about the snake
annoyed by the snake
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