The detail that helps create the pace and mood in this excerpt is “Spring, Akela!” This phrase conveys a sense of urgency and action, suggesting that something is about to happen, which contributes to a tense and dynamic atmosphere. The use of an imperative command also adds to the excitement and anticipation of the moment.
Read the following excerpt from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.
There he checked, for he heard the yell of the Pack hunting, heard the bellow of a hunted Sambhur, and the snort as the buck turned at bay. Then there were wicked, bitter howls from the young wolves: “Akela! Akela! Let the Lone Wolf show his strength. Room for the leader of our Pack! Spring, Akela!”
Which detail in this excerpt helps create the pace and mood?
“he checked”
“turned at bay”
“leader of our Pack!”
“Spring, Akela!”
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