Question

purpose for reading this excerpt from a land of permanent goodbyes immerses you in the emotional world of tareq, a young boy living in a war - torn country. observe how the author vividly describes tareqs family life amidst turmoil. focus on tareqs internal struggle and how the setting and family dynamics contribute to the storys emotional impact. excerpt from a land of permanent goodbyes, by atia abawi (1) waking up in his bed, tareq wondered now if it was all just another nightmare. he ripped off the thick blanket soaked in sweat and stumbled to the dresser, pulling out a mirror to examine his reflection. he couldnt see any scratches or bruises and didnt feel any soreness except for a little twisting pain in his stomach. surely, he believed, it was from the trauma in his sleep. he studied the beads of sweat on his forehead and the dark patches underneath his blue eyes. he finally took in a steady breath, relieved that it was just another bad dream. hed been having a lot of them lately. (2) still feeling a twinge in the pit of his stomach, he slid a shirt on over his head and then slowly opened the bedroom door, pressing down. the mention of \bombs\ in the final paragraph illustrates... the unpredictable and pervasive danger of war. the familys active support for the war. the predictability and assurances that come with war. that their neighborhood is in a safe zone.

Explanation:

The mention of "bombs" in the context of a war - torn country emphasizes the unpredictable and pervasive nature of danger during war. Bombs can strike at any time, creating an atmosphere of constant fear and instability.

Answer:

the unpredictable and pervasive danger of war.