What is the purpose of creating tension in a story?A.To move the reader toward the story's climaxB.To describe in specific detail the story's settingC.To reveal the author's personal bias and opinionD.To neatly tie up loose ends at the story's close

Which best describes how tension builds during the middle of the story?

What is one way an author can use the setting of a story to build tension?A.The characters don't fit in with their surroundings.B.The characters and the story's setting are introduced.C.The characters remember a previous set of surroundings.D.The characters are comfortable with their surroundings.

How can an author's use of setting build tension within a story?A.By having a character become comfortable in the settingB.By having a character reenact historical events that happened in the settingC.By having a character remember a previous settingD.By having a character not fit in or be at odds with the setting

Which element most contributes to the building of tension in a story?A.StructureB.Falling actionC.IronyD.ForeshadowingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How do differences in the characters’ points of view about preparation create tension?Answer choices for the above questionThey create an uncertain outcome until Steve offers to prove himself.They provide an angry conflict and exchange between the characters.They illustrate dismissive attitudes and an unwillingness to act.They make the characters frustrated with each other in their unmoving point of view.