Read the passage below. How does Mildred Taylor’s punctuation in the passage support the urgent and tense mood of the moment? Use specific details from the quote in your answer.

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Read the passage below. How does Mildred Taylor’s punctuation in the passage support the urgent and tense mood of the moment? Use specific details from the quote in your answer.

“Papa –“ I began. “Where’s Stacey?” “He-he down to TJ’s. Papa –“

Asked by Chicken J on 3/31/2021 9:33 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/1/2021 2:35 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/31/2021 9:38 PM

Taylor's use of the em dash accentuates Cassie's fear and nervousness.... it places the pause in the perfect places, so we can almost hear Cassie speaking.

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