Question

What effect does the phrase “She could not be late today” have on the story?

(1 point)
Responses

It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.

It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.

It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.

It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.

Answer 1

It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.

(The line creates urgency and makes the reader wonder why being late matters, increasing suspense.)