Question

read the excerpt from irvings the adventure of the mysterious stranger. often, after we had returned from one of these scenes of revelry, i have entered his room, and found him lying on his face on the sofa; his hands clinched in his fine hair, and his whole countenance bearing traces of the convulsions of his mind. which of the following statements best describes the effect of narration on the story? the narration reflects the revelry of the carnival. the narration reflects the friends physical discomfort. the narration suggests mounting helplessness and agony. the narration suggests a physical altercation between the men.

Explanation:

The description of the person lying face - down, hands clinched in hair, and countenance showing traces of mental convulsions implies a state of great distress and helplessness. There is no mention of carnival revelry, only a post - revelry state. Also, it's more about mental agony than physical discomfort, and no indication of a physical altercation.

Answer:

The narration suggests mounting helplessness and agony.