how can an author manipulate time to increase a sense of mystery? 1. the author could use a flashback to show readers something about the potential suspect's past. 2. the author could use a flashback that reveals something shocking about the character. 3. the author could skip forward in time without explaining what happened between one scene and the next. 4 The author could increase the story's pacing by using short pieces of dialogue and descriptions.
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The best answer is: 3. the author could skip forward in time without explaining what happened between one scene and the next.
This technique creates a sense of mystery by leaving gaps in the narrative that readers want to fill in, enhancing suspense and intrigue.
