Question

Which passage most likely intends to create suspense?

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A. When spring comes to a small midwestern city like Waldum, a
sense of celebration takes over as everyone gratefully says good-
bye to the cold weather and begins planning picnics and other
outdoor activities.
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B. Liam raced toward the school, each tick of his watch like the tick
of a time bomb. It was two minutes to eight, and as he squinted
through the sweat in his eyes, he could swear the school was
moving further away.
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C. Jean Marie settled into her favorite chair in the living room and
began to eat the lasagna she'd made. The basil sauce tasted
especially sweet. She wondered if it would be greedy to take a
second helping
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D. Louisa came to town with nothing but a telescope and a knack for

Answer 1

The answer is B because it’s giving you a reason to keep reading more and more , just to find out what will happen next

Answer 2

B. Liam raced toward the school, each tick of his watch like the tick

of a time bomb. It was two minutes to eight, and as he squinted

through the sweat in his eyes, he could swear the school was

moving further away.

Step-by-step explanation:

This passage creates suspense. There are words and expressions that create an atmosphere of suspense, for example: To race down, each tick of ... Then, the comparison made between the sound of the watch and the sound of a ticking bomb plus the difficulties the character seems to have to see the school also make the atmosphere be tense. The character seems to be running away from a dangerous or threatening situation.