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The lights dimmed without warning.
Chairs scraped against the floor.
A few students shifted in their seats.
No one spoke.
Then the announcement began.

How does the author’s use of short sentences affect the reader


It slows the pacing to explain details


It creates tension and suspense



It makes the moment feel humorous



It helps describe the setting more clearly

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It creates tension and suspense.

The short, choppy sentences speed the rhythm and focus attention on each detail, building anticipation and a sense that something important is about to happen.