Use the description to answer the question.

Question

In a specific story, an author devotes a long time to describing the details of the rising action of the plot.
Which statement is the best description of this narrative technique?
(1 point)
• This technique allows the author to leave the reader feeling unsettled and unsure even though the story is over.
• This technique allows the author to keep building suspense and tension before the climax of the story.
• This technique allows the author to provide clues about what will happen later in the story.
• This technique allows the author to refer to experiences and memories of the past in order to explain current events.

Answer 1

The best description of the narrative technique used by the author is:

• This technique allows the author to keep building suspense and tension before the climax of the story.