Question

what does the author most likely mean by ingredients in a formula in the passage below (paragraph 11)?
in order to achieve this, one of the necessary ingredients of the formula is a series of plausible situations with people that are real. when characters are unbelievable you never get suspense, only surprise.
a. techniques to attain certain desired effects
b. consistent artistic qualities across genres
c. actors in a movie
d. the set of rules used by every director in the genre

Explanation:

The passage mentions that one of the necessary "ingredients" of the formula for achieving a certain effect (suspense) is a series of plausible situations with real - like people. This implies that "ingredients" are elements or techniques that help attain the desired effect of suspense. Options B, C, and D are not supported by the passage.

Answer:

A. techniques to attain certain desired effects