A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire. The characters are trying to avoid speaking to each other, and it becomes clear that they had an argument before they ended up in this situation. A red car pulls up behind them. A scene shows one of the two characters riding in the red car, having a lighthearted conversation with its driver. Another scene shows the two characters who were working to change the lire arguing about the driver of the red car. As the driver of the red car approaches the two characters, their eyes meet It is clear their argument has not been resolved.
How does the author use a plot device to create an effect?
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A plot device creates a sense of mystery
A plot device creates a sense of surprise
A plot device increases tension
A plot device increases the conflict
Bot GPT 4-o mini
answeredThe author uses the argument between the two characters and the introduction of the red car and its driver to heighten the emotional stakes of the situation, suggesting unresolved issues between the characters and creating an atmosphere of discomfort and tension.
