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In a short paragraph, explain how an author creates tension and mystery.

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An author creates tension by leaving a cliff hanger at the end of a story, or adding problems that take a while to be solved in the story, add conflict and climax.
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An author can create tension and mystery by having a climax to the story, or by leaving a cliff hanger too keep the readers wondering what's gonna happen. They can also give plot twist, or change the scenery in the book to make the mood more dark.

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