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Read the excerpt from the poem "Openin’ Night” by Shel Silverstein.

She had the jitters
She had the flu
She showed up late
She missed her cue
She kicked the director
She screamed at the crew

Which statement best describes how the lack of punctuation affects the meaning of this excerpt?

It emphasizes that the subject of the poem feels frustrated about her mistakes.
It highlights how many things the subject of the poem did wrong.
It suggests that the subject of the poem was unaware of her actions.
It shows that the subject of the poem feels deep regret for everything she has done.

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It highlights how many things the subject of the poem did wrong.

The lack of punctuation creates a quick, breathless list that piles one mishap after another, emphasizing the number and succession of her errors rather than her feelings about them.