Which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? It suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace.
It suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed.
It suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues.
It suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

A, given these facts

Explanation:

By saying "given these facts" you are implying that you are using the evidence you presented and analyzed in the previous parts of your essay/piece of writing to conclude and make a final point. After and Before do not work as words to indicate one is drawing a conclusion, and on the other hand implies that you are writing a contradictory statement to something you wrote before.