Select the correct answer.How does the structure of the text create a sense of tension? A. The flash forward to marriage and a baby reveals the characters' lack of understanding about married life. B. The chronological order of events shows how the initial connection between the characters disappears over time. C. The parallel plots highlight the separation between the two characters from the very start of their relationship. D. The dialogue shows a contradiction between what the characters say and truly think.

Read the following passage:Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married to other people and discover that their children are in the same kindergarten class.Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new beginnings?A.They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends but that their children can never date one another.B.They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.C.They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one week and worst enemies the next.D.They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and secretly wonder what might have been.

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

Select the correct answer.Which events from the passage show how parallel plot lines create tension or suspense? A. While King Richard prepares to battle, Ratcliff and Norfolk prepare their troops. B. While King Richard and Ratcliff discuss the rain, Norfolk prepares battle plans. C. After King Richard gives a speech to his generals, he gives a speech to the soldiers. D. While King Richard plots against Richmond, Lord Stanley plots against King Richard.

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

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.