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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.
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.
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