Sylvia woke up exactly when she should have been walking out the door to the bus stop. She bolted out of bed, threw on her school clothes, and rushed out the door. She could not be late today. Not today of all days. Just as she rounded the corner to the bus stop, hoping she hadn’t missed it, she felt a sharp tug at her back. A strap of her backpack was tangled in a broken fence. Not today! Sylvia thought to herself.
What effect does the phrase “She could not be late today” have on the story?
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It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
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The correct response is:
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
This phrase creates a sense of urgency and raises questions about why it is so important for Sylvia not to be late, adding to the suspense of the situation.
