In the fifth grade volume 12, the lesson about half-cut candles, please copy three sentences to describe the candles, and what is the purpose of writing like this?

1. The lieutenant relit the smoking candle wick.

2. The candle flame swayed and gave off a faint light. At this moment, it seemed to be the most terrifying thing in the room.

3. Just as she stepped onto the last staircase, the candle went out.

The above three sentences describing candles first use the continuous burning of candles to exaggerate the tense atmosphere that may reveal hidden top-secret information, making the readers' hearts rise to their throats. In the end, Jacqueline's resourcefulness saves the family from danger and makes the readers breathe a sigh of relief.

If this half candle burns to the metal pipe - (it will automatically extinguish), the secret - (will be exposed), the intelligence station - (will be destroyed), it also means - —(The end of their family of three lives).