Question

The excerpt is a good example of suspense because it educates the reader with background information. tells the reader the inner thoughts of a main character. amuses the reader with interesting descriptive details. makes the reader excited about what will happen next.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D - Makes the reader excited about what will happen next.

Explanation:

Suspense refers to a mental state in which people feel anxious, nervous, uncertain, even excited and expectant for what will happen next. Option D is the only one that accomplishes that expectation of uncertainty. The excerpt should make the reader feel the need of further reading.

Answer 2

Answer:

Makes the reader excited about what will happen next.

Explanation:

Although the excerpt is not provided in this question, this is not necessary in order for us to answer it. This is because we can look at what the definition of suspense is. In literature, suspense is a literary device in which an author tries to keep the reader interested in the plot of the story by creating anticipation about what will happen next. The author does so by suggesting that something dangerous, risky or exciting will happen in the future. The only option that accurately describes this device is the last one.