3. In paragraph 2 ("Nevertheless, all previous..."), the author suggests that
Strutt is
the leading authority on all
forms of bat-and-ball games.
more knowledgeable about
sports and games than d'Urfey.
responsible for much of the
misinformation that exists
about cricket.
better known as a writer and
poet than as a historian.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.