Question

analyzing how an author creates suspense
sample response:
in \the land of laughter\, the author repeats elements to build suspense. the boys meet three old men, each from a different land. they criticize the land of laughter and promise their land is best. the lady at the gate of the land of laughter asks the boys to return three times before being allowed through the gate. each element causes the tension to grow by introducing new challenges.
which ideas did you include in your response? check any that apply.
□ the author repeats words and phrases.
□ each time an old man appears, they describe a new land.
□ the lady at the gate asks the boys to practice and return.
□ repetition causes the tension or suspense to grow by introducing new challenges.

Explanation:

Answer:

The author repeats words and phrases.
Each time an old man appears, they describe a new land.
Repetition causes the tension or suspense to grow by introducing new challenges.