Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.

With one accord they dashed down to the spot. Napoleon, who seldom moved out of a walk, raced ahead of them all. Yes, there it lay, the fruit of all their struggles, levelled to its foundations, the stones they had broken and carried so laboriously scattered all around. Unable at first to speak, they stood gazing mournfully at the litter of fallen stone.

How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader’s interpretation of the text? Select two options.

It creates suspense.
It allows uneventful time to pass.
It establishes a scene with details.
It increases interest in Snowball.
It includes flashbacks that affect plot.

Answer 1

- It creates suspense. (The quick rush to the spot and then the stunned reveal builds tension.)
- It establishes a scene with details. (The description of the rubble and scattered stones paints the scene.)