What is the effect of the italics at the end of the passage: “Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face,” said the woman, whereupon she turned him loose—at last. Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman— looked at the door—and went to the sink.”

Question

A. They heighten the reader’s fear.
B. They point ahead to the outcome of the story.
C. They create a sense of satisfaction in the reader.
D. They draw attention to a turning point in the story.

Answer 1

D. They draw attention to a turning point in the story.