This passage comes at the end of part I in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” Why does the author end part I this way?(1 point)

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to reveal that Farquhar has died
to reveal that Farquhar has died

to show how delusional Farquhar is
to show how delusional Farquhar is

to make readers think that Farquhar has escaped
to make readers think that Farquhar has escaped

to maintain suspense about what has happened to Farquhar
to maintain suspense about what has happened to Farquhar
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Answer 1

The author ends part I of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” to maintain suspense about what has happened to Farquhar. This technique keeps readers engaged and curious about his fate as the narrative progresses into the next parts of the story.