Question
Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
Two small boats moved toward the island.
Manjiro’s heart beat deep in his stomach. His already weak limbs felt numb. The world began to spin again and he thought he might faint.
“Boats!” he croaked. Finding his voice, he shouted, “Rescue!”
This excerpt creates suspense because it
helps the reader to understand how Manjiro is feeling.
explains how a problem in the story is resolved.
makes the reader want to find out what happens next.
slows the story’s pacing by including only a little action.
Two small boats moved toward the island.
Manjiro’s heart beat deep in his stomach. His already weak limbs felt numb. The world began to spin again and he thought he might faint.
“Boats!” he croaked. Finding his voice, he shouted, “Rescue!”
This excerpt creates suspense because it
helps the reader to understand how Manjiro is feeling.
explains how a problem in the story is resolved.
makes the reader want to find out what happens next.
slows the story’s pacing by including only a little action.
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This excerpt creates suspense because it **makes the reader want to find out what happens next.** Manjiro's urgent situation and emotional turmoil, along with the appearance of the boats, draw the reader in, creating a sense of anticipation about the potential rescue and the implications it has for Manjiro.
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