Question

Read the passage.

A Birthday Tradition

Part A

Which statement best describes how the author uses pacing in the story?

Responses

The slow pace throughout the story creates tension.
The slow pace throughout the story creates tension.

The fast pace throughout the story creates excitement.
The fast pace throughout the story creates excitement.

The slow pace in the first half of the story creates suspense.
The slow pace in the first half of the story creates suspense.

The fast pace in the first half of the story creates engagement.
The fast pace in the first half of the story creates engagement.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which evidence best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

Throughout the story, the author uses short, simple sentences.
Throughout the story, the author uses short, simple sentences.

The first half of the story includes dialogue between only two characters, Justine and her mother.
The first half of the story includes dialogue between only two characters, Justine and her mother.

Throughout the story, the author uses a significant amount of dialogue.
Throughout the story, the author uses a significant amount of dialogue.

The first half of the story includes details of various outfits and why Justine dreads wearing them.

Answer 1

Part A: The slow pace in the first half of the story creates suspense.

Part B: The first half of the story includes details of various outfits and why Justine dreads wearing them.

(Those detailed descriptions slow the action and build suspense about what will happen.)