Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.

Question

[Manjiro] took one last glance behind them and noticed something strange. Dark streaks ran like ribbons through the water.

Which best states the author’s purpose for using the word “strange”?

to develop Manjiro’s character
to create a feeling of suspense
to describe the story’s setting
to quicken the pace of the story

Answer 1

The author’s purpose for using the word "strange" is to create a feeling of suspense.