Question

from the 57 bus by dashka slater. read the excerpt from paragraph 111 in \the interview, part 1\. minutes ticked by. he sat up and rubbed his eyes with two fingers. leaned back in the chair and stared at the floor. leaned forward with his chin resting on his arm. created his head in his hand. sat up and rested his chin on his palms. ten minutes went by. then twenty. thirty. the main effect of the short sentences and fragments in this excerpt is to — establish the setting by describing the interview room characterize richard as an impatient person set the mood by reflecting richards restlessness and boredom criticize the conditions in which individuals are detained

Explanation:

The short sentences and fragments show a series of restless actions over time, indicating boredom and restlessness, thus setting the mood.

Answer:

set the mood by reflecting Richard's restlessness and boredom