Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something

to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue

to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader

to establish a fantasy world

Answer 1

to create a sense of mystery and intrigue

Answer 2

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

The smell of cookfires rose sweetly in the deep woods. Our footsteps made the leaves crackle. Up above, the blood red moon smiled down on our journey.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?

(1 point)
Responses

Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.

The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.

Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.

Items from the past reveal the time period.