How do the words a century of dragging seconds enhance the tone of this passage?
a they explain that the speaker is growing impatient, creating a frustrated tone.
b they explain how slowly time seems to pass, emphasizing the terrified tone. c they develop an annoyed tone as the speaker is eager for things to move more quickly.
d they develop an anticipatory tone as the speaker cannot wait for what happens next.

4. how does the speaker's comparison of sinners to aninsect (paragraph 7) contribute to the central idea of thetext? o a it emphasizes the negative view god has ofsinners and how inconsequential they are to him. o b it stresses the connection that exists between allof god's creatures, whether they be human orinsect. o c it suggests that sinners can change for the better, as insects are known to go throughtransformations. o d it portrays sinners as being just as prevalentaround the earth as the wide variety of insects.