The principal jabbed her finger into the hole and yanked the phone dial around. Jab, yank, jab, yank, until she’d gotten every number in. After a slight pause, we heard a ring on the other side and knew our mamma was about to find out what we’d done.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
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Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
The word choice reflects the time period
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The correct response is:
Items from the past reveal the time period.
This choice correctly identifies that the reference to the "phone dial" indicates a time period when rotary phones were common, which is indicative of a specific historical setting.
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