Question

1. how does the author use specific details to develop suspense?

• by showing the steps annamarie taken to keep ellen safe and describing the soldiers’ patrols
• by including a recipe her family cooks
• by listing the names of all the houses in the neighborhood
• by describing the seasons of the year

Explanation:

To determine how the author develops suspense, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Showing steps to keep someone safe and the stalker’s actions creates tension (will the safety measures work? What will the stalker do next?), which builds suspense.
• Option 2: A recipe for family cooks is unrelated to suspense.
• Option 3: Listing house names doesn’t inherently create suspense.
• Option 4: Describing seasons is more about setting/atmosphere, not suspense.

So the first option is correct as it involves actions that create uncertainty and tension.

Answer:

A. By showing the steps Anemarie takes to keep Ellen safe and describing the stalker’s actions