He began to hand me one book after another as we walked to class.
How does this sentence help build tension in the story?
A.
By discussing the books, Cayden can more easily prevent Mr. Grayson from entering the class.
B.
Cayden is trying to distract Mr. Grayson, but Mr. Grayson's actions are distracting Cayden.
C.
By handing Cayden the books one at a time, Mr. Grayson prevents Cayden from getting to class.
D.
Mr. Grayson is trying to instruct Cayden, but Cayden's need to get to class is preventing him from listening.
1 answer
The sentence "He began to hand me one book after another as we walked to class" primarily highlights the buildup of tension due to the repetitive action of handing over books. This action interrupts Cayden's progress toward his objective—getting to class. Thus, the correct answer that aligns with this interpretation is:
C. By handing Cayden the books one at a time, Mr. Grayson prevents Cayden from getting to class.
