This text is from "The Story of an Hour"> “She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain
strength.” What is the “repression” that Chopin is referring to that requires Mrs. Mallard’s “certain
strength” to overcome? (RL.9-10.4)
a. Her marriage
b. Her abusive husband
c. The shock of her husband’s death
d. Her imprisonment in her room

C. The shock of her husbands death.

Explanation: It cant be A because the text explains she was somewhat happy. It cant be B because it never explainsed that he was abusive, if he was she wouldnt  be overjoyed he has returned. Last but not least it cant be D because the text never says she was imprisioned.

irving effectively uses emotional responses to create suspense in the story.irving’s tone creates expectations for the reader, which in turn create suspense.irving’s suspense would have been more effective with more vivid details.irving’s story is not suspenseful