Question
Read the following excerpt from The Uglies by Scott Westerfield and answer the question that follows.
All she had left was the small duffel bag she’d packed for the hospital. She couldn’t even remember carrying it all the way back here. Tally pulled out the few clothes, which she’d shoved in at random, and found Shay’s note.
She’d read it, looking for clues.
Take the coaster straight past the gap,
until you find one that’s long and flat.
Cold is the sea and watch for breaks.
At the second make the worst mistake...
Hardly any of it made sense. Only bits and pieces.
Which of the following best explains how the author uses conventions and the effect created?
The author uses capital letters to create a feeling of importance, drawing the reader’s attention to specific words and phrases.
The author uses made-up and descriptive words to paint a picture for the reader.
The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.
The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a feeling of fear and suspense.
All she had left was the small duffel bag she’d packed for the hospital. She couldn’t even remember carrying it all the way back here. Tally pulled out the few clothes, which she’d shoved in at random, and found Shay’s note.
She’d read it, looking for clues.
Take the coaster straight past the gap,
until you find one that’s long and flat.
Cold is the sea and watch for breaks.
At the second make the worst mistake...
Hardly any of it made sense. Only bits and pieces.
Which of the following best explains how the author uses conventions and the effect created?
The author uses capital letters to create a feeling of importance, drawing the reader’s attention to specific words and phrases.
The author uses made-up and descriptive words to paint a picture for the reader.
The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.
The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a feeling of fear and suspense.
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The best explanation of how the author uses conventions and the effect created in this excerpt is:
**The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a feeling of fear and suspense.**
This is evident in the way Tally is piecing together a cryptic note, which adds to the tension and uncertainty of the situation. The fragmented nature of the lines mimics Tally's confusion and the urgency of her quest, enhancing the suspense.
**The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a feeling of fear and suspense.**
This is evident in the way Tally is piecing together a cryptic note, which adds to the tension and uncertainty of the situation. The fragmented nature of the lines mimics Tally's confusion and the urgency of her quest, enhancing the suspense.