Question

Question from the cold within.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Meaning of happenstance is by chance. The words bleak and bitter cold define the word cold. The coldness outside is comparable to the coldness wifhin the hearts of these six characters as they are not warm or friendly with each other

Answer 2

Answer:

The six humans were trapped in biting cold by happenstance. 'Happenstance' means something that happens by chance. The figure if speech - alliteration is used here in 'bleak and bitter cold'.

The adjective bleak and bitter play a significant role as they clearly describe the cold situation and the setting of the story.

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