How does the author who wrote the fictional
journal entries manipulate time to create a sense
of mystery in the passage?

B). By quickly summarizing how the statues were carved from stone.

Explanation:

The authors employ a variety of figurative or stylistic devices in order to create the desired tone and mood in the work that assists the readers to elicit an intended response from them.

In the given text, the author has manipulated or managed time in a manner that helps develop a feeling of mystery and suspense through 'briskly outlining the details('they were carved from stone') associated with the statues. This incomplete description without revealing or emphasizing the manner and processes followed to carve these statutes creates a sense of enigma and thrill(as the readers are uncertain and puzzled). Thus, option B is the correct answer.

the answer to number one is b the answer to number to is a

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