When it is safe to release Tie’s legs, Sky scrambles away, forcing his breath to slow while wiping sweat from his grainy eyes. The fast stabbing in his ribs lessens as he pulls air deeply through his nose, and his shivering body calms when he releases air slowly through his mouth.

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Excerpt from "From the Caves". © 2021 Thea Prieto. Published by Red Hen Press

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The imagery used in the sentence suggests that although Sky is

Answer 1

The imagery used in the sentence suggests that although Sky is exerting himself and feeling intense physical discomfort, he is also beginning to find a sense of calm and control as he regulates his breathing.