Question

Bernice gasped for breath as she flew down the street. She weaved in and out of the thickening crowds. Her legs burned with each stride. Her entire body ached with each labored breath. But Bernice pressed on. Suddenly, she took a sharp right into the alley, cutting the remaining distance in half. She dodged the trash that littered the floor. She sidestepped to avoid the stray cats that hissed at her. Finally, seeing the opening, Bernice burst through the alleyway. She lunged forward and sprinted the last few yards.

How does the writer develop the sense of urgency in the passage?
A.
by focusing on the character's development
B.
by drawing the attention to the obstacles
C.
by having actions occur right after the other
D.
by showing the remaining distance to run

Answer 1

C

The writer uses a rapid sequence of short, action-driven sentences and verbs (gasped, weaved, dodged, burst, sprinted) so events happen one after another, creating a fast pace and urgency.