Question

select the correct answer. look again at paragraph 12. how does this paragraph build on the tension developed in paragraphs 1–11? a. it builds on the tension created by the narrator’s friends when they fire off their rifles as they hunt. b. it builds on the narrator’s description of his friends as being \fond of practical jokes.\ c. it builds on the main character’s suspicion that his friends are going to trick him. d. it builds on the false sense of amusement created by the characters.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If paragraphs 1–11 created tension from friends firing rifles while hunting, paragraph 12 building on that tension is logical (e.g., escalating the suspense or conflict from that action).
• Option B: The narrator’s description of friends as “fond of practical jokes” is background, not tension from paragraphs 1–11 (which likely involve the hunting/rifle action).
• Option C: “Main character’s suspicion” is not implied to be the tension source in 1–11 (the tension is from friends’ actions, not the main character’s suspicion yet).
• Option D: “False sense of amusement” is not a tension type typically built in narrative tension development.

Answer:

A. It builds on the tension created by the narrator’s friends when they fire off their rifles as they hunt.