Question

Which two narrative techniques most strongly contribute to building tension throughout the passage? Select the TWO BEST answers.(2 points)
Responses

A. Repeated references to weather changes
A. Repeated references to weather changes

B. Dialogue between Lena and Jordan
B. Dialogue between Lena and Jordan

C. Lena’s internal reflection on past experience
C. Lena’s internal reflection on past experience

D. A chronological structure that slows pacing
D. A chronological structure that slows pacing

E. Descriptive details of the team warming up
E. Descriptive details of the team warming up

Answer 1

C. Lena’s internal reflection on past experience
D. A chronological structure that slows pacing

Reason: Internal reflection raises stakes and emotional investment, while a slowed, chronological progression prolongs events and suspense, together heightening tension.