The paleontologist handed the chisel to her assistant, Selena, and turned back to the dig. She laboriously swept the dust and debris from the fragile specimen she was unearthing. The fossil was exquisite and appeared to be of a dinosaur previously unknown to science. Selena held her breath as the rest of the remains became visible.
Why does the author include the detail that Selena holds her breath?
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to show how fragile the fossil is
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to heighten the sense of suspense
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to cast doubt about the fossil's quality
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to heighten the sense of suspense