Read this passage, noting the author’s use of nuance. We finally managed to quiet the horses and herd them all into the corral. After slamming the gate shut, Laura whirled around to confront me, her narrowed eyes shooting sparks. At that moment, I knew I was in trouble and wondered if I should run or take my punishment like a man.

Which words and phrases best represent the author’s use of nuance?
Group of answer choices

a. quiet the horses, herd them, at that moment, if I should run

b. herd them all, slamming the gate shut, confront me, like a man

c. slamming, whirled around, narrowed eyes shooting sparks

d. finally managed, into the corral, in trouble, take my punishment