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c. They have children later on.
d. The author does not say.
Looking at Language
8. The author writes in short paragraphs and uses sentences
that are short and sometimes fragmented. How does her writing
style help to convey her feelings about that day?
9. The word that is the center of “that day” is never mentioned.
What is the word and why do you think the author never
mentions it?
10. The author refers to the women around her in the recovery
room as “sleeping beauties.” How is the term accurate and how
is it ironic?
