Why do authors introduce parallel plots?(1 point)

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to support a certain tone or mood
to support a certain tone or mood
to appeal to readers who enjoy different things
to appeal to readers who enjoy different things
to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to increase the length of a story

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Authors introduce parallel plots primarily to create mystery, tension, or surprise. This technique allows authors to build suspense and deepen the narrative by intertwining different storylines, which can eventually converge or contrast in significant ways.