Jose waits for his event to start, knowing that he needs to beat Tim so he can go
to State. He adjusts his swim cap and looks out at the pool where other people
are racing. The announcer calls his event. Jose stands and walks to the edge of
the pool. He climbs onto his block, adjusts his goggles, and lets his arms hang
loose. When the shot rings out, he launches off the block, thinking only one
thing: I have to win.
Which of the following sentences from the story builds the most tension?
A. He adjusts his swim cap and looks out at the pool where other people are
racing.
B. He climbs onto his block, adjusts his goggles, and lets his arms hang
loose.
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