Responses
The author could use a flashback that reveals something shocking about a character.
The author could use a flashback that reveals something shocking about a character.
The author could skip forward in time without explaining what happened between one scene and the next.
The author could skip forward in time without explaining what happened between one scene and the next.
The author could increase the story’s pacing by using short pieces of dialogue and descriptions.
The author could increase the story’s pacing by using short pieces of dialogue and descriptions.
The author could use a flashback to show readers something about a potential suspect’s past.
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The most effective response for manipulating time to increase a sense of mystery would be:
The author could skip forward in time without explaining what happened between one scene and the next.
This technique creates a sense of uncertainty and intrigue, as readers are left wondering what led to the skipped time and what secrets may be revealed later.
