Question

1. part a: how does the narrator’s description of the arrival of makar help build tension?

a. the narrator reveals to the reader that makar is the man who framed aksionov, while aksionov’s character is still unsure.
b. the narrator provides details that hint to aksionov and the reader that makar could be the one who framed him.
c. the narrator describes makar and his arrival in a way that causes aksionov and the reader to believe that someone else framed aksionov.
d. the narrator provides details that prove, without a doubt to the reader and aksionov, that makar is the one responsible for framing him.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If the narrator reveals Makar framed Aksionov but Aksionov is unsure, tension might be there, but let's check others.
• Option B: Hinting that Makar could be the framer creates suspense (tension) as both Aksionov and reader are left to wonder, which is a common way to build tension in narratives.
• Option C: Suggesting someone else framed him would reduce tension about Makar, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: "Prove without a doubt" removes tension as there's no uncertainty, so this is wrong.

So the correct answer is B as hinting at a possibility (Makar being the framer) creates tension through uncertainty.

Answer:

B. The narrator provides details that hint to Aksionov and the reader that Makar could be the one who framed him.