Which key element of narrative writing is apparent in this s…

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Which key element оf nаrrаtive writing is аpparent in this sectiоn оf the story?         Staring at the ground as he spoke, he said he'd "messed up, and there was no going back."      Just as I was about to interject, he held up his hand to stop me. "You can help me though, " he said, finally looking up.       "How?" I replied.