The pounding of the cylinders increased: ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa. The Commander stared at the ice forming on the pilot window. He walked over and twisted a row of complicated dials.
How does the word choice in this excerpt affect the story's mood or atmosphere?
Question options:
The imitation of the sound of cylinders creates a playful mood.
The use of the word stared creates intensity.
The description of pounding creates a foreboding mood.
The use of the phrase “complicated dials” creates a mood of seriousness.
