Miep builds suspense in this passage primarily by retelling the events of a dangerous situation. The urgency of her actions, such as her quick movement to open the door and her immediate communication with Henk about the danger, creates a tense atmosphere. The sense of danger is heightened by her instructions to Henk and her own feelings of anxiety, particularly when she mentions her breath catching in her chest. This combination of urgency and fear effectively contributes to the suspense of the moment.
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.
Then I waited. It was about the time that Henk would come for lunch. After a very short time I heard the familiar sound of Henk's footsteps on the stairs. Before he could come inside, I jumped up, ran to the door, opened it, grabbed him by the arm, and said, "Henk, it's wrong here."
I shoved everything into his hands and gave him a little push. Henk understood me immediately and disappeared.
My breath caught in my chest, I went back to my desk, where the man with the gun had told me to stay.
How does Miep build suspense in this passage?
by describing her thoughts in detail
by retelling the events of a dangerous situation
by quoting her exact words to Henk
by revealing her emotional connection to her husband
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