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Read the sentences from paragraph 13.
I looked at Gary. He was in the film. Everything was lost.

The author’s use of simple, direct sentences contributes to a tone of —
A
empathy
B
frustration
C
intrigue
D
disbelief

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D — disbelief.

The short, clipped sentences create a stunned, incredulous tone: the speaker reacts with abrupt, shocked realization (“He was in the film. Everything was lost.”), suggesting disbelief rather than empathy, intrigue, or mere frustration.