35 POINTS

Read these sentences from "The Cask of Amontillado."

I struggled with its weight; I placed it partially in its destined position. But now there came from out the niche a low laugh that erected the hairs upon my head. It was succeeded by a sad voice, which I had difficulty in recognizing as that of the noble Fortunato.

How does the author create surprise in these sentences?

Question 10 options:

a)

by foreshadowing


b)

by revealing shocking information


c)

by withholding information