The word choice that the landlady uses shows a positive connotation about previous guests, but by the end of the story we are left to infer something negative has happened to them. Why did the author choose to have the landlady speak using only positive connotation words?

180 seconds. PART A: What does the word “compelling” mean as used in paragraph 12? to urge someone to do something. to become slightly interested in something.

Maybe the lady has something to do with hospitals; she might pickle or preserve things. This foreshadows the fact that she has stuffed her parrot and dog. The tea has been poisoned, and Billy will be the landlady's next victim.

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Explanation:

you didn't list the options but im guessing it's resolving contradictions

the correct answer is the first one.