Question

...the men turned their backs on the cheery fire and launched out into the darkness.

What part of this line most clearly adds to the tension in the story?
A) the contrast between fire and the darkness
B) Using the word "launched" to describe the departure
C) The description of men turning their backs
D) Ending the sentence on a dark note.

D???

Answer 1

Correct! D. ) Ending the sentence on a dark note

The sentence is concluded with a feeling of suspense and unease, which generally contributes to the tension of the story. Let me know if you need anymore help on this question or any others! I took this test moments ago :-)

Answer 2

A) the contrast between fire and the darkness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most evident way in which the author achieves a sense of tension is by the opposition of the fire and the darkness. We know that the men are getting ready for something, however, we do not know what. Because of our lack of understanding, the darkness is all the more negative. Moreover, the fire is not only warm, but it is also defined as "cheery." The contrast between the two increases the tension in the story.