Asked by justin

Read the passage.

How long can this possibly take? Jessie had a new appreciation for why they called this the waiting room. Time. Just. Dragged. On. As if it had halted altogether. She couldn’t wait to meet her new baby sister; finally, another girl in a house full of boys! Her excitement was matched only by her impatience, which was as worn out as the old teddy bear she clutched while waiting for its new owner.

Which statement best describes how the author uses grammar as an element of style in this passage?

The author includes sentence fragments.
The author includes run-on sentences.
The author observes strict, formal structural conventions.
The author uses punctuation to express unfinished thoughts.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The author includes sentence fragments.

Explanation: Short, fragmentary sentences like "Time. Just. Dragged. On." are used for emphasis and rhythm.