Question

How can structuring a narrative in chronological order create a sense of surprise for the reader? (1 point)
• The reader can tell what time events happened in the story.
• The reader fails to see big events coming because there are no clues.
• The reader can learn about the events from the most recent to the oldest.
• The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.

Answer 1

The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.

Because a strict chronological narrative reveals information in the same sequence characters experience it, readers discover surprises alongside the characters, creating surprise and suspense.