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how does the inclusion of \thin plaster walls\ add to the development of the following passage (paragraph 14)?
\what a bunch of liars!\ chang - bo would say in an emphatic tone, taking care just the same not to speak loudly enough for the sound to carry through the thin plaster walls between the apartments.
a. the description helps convey that chang - bo’s neighbors could be listening in and report him.
b. they show how poor living conditions are in north korea.
c. chang - bo is afraid that mrs. song wants chang - bo to be arrested again.
d. the north korean government is listening with audio devices because they believe chang - bo deserves to be arrested again for comments that he makes.

Explanation:

The detail "thin plaster walls" paired with Chang-bo speaking softly to avoid being heard shows he fears neighbors might overhear his critical comment and report him, as thin walls mean sound travels easily.

Answer:

A. The description helps convey that Chang-bo's neighbors could be listening in and report him.