The author's word choice creates suspense by shaping the tone and mood, and employing devices like vivid descriptions, abrupt shifts, and strategic pacing of revelations to build an atmosphere of anticipation and tension.
The question asks how the author's word choice creates suspense in the story 'The wife's story'. An author's use of specific words and phrases can shape the tone and mood of a narrative, ultimately impacting how suspense is built.
For example, the use of vivid descriptions, abrupt shifts in action, or the introduction of unexpected events can all contribute to an atmosphere of suspense.
In some stories, the author might use foreshadowing, or certain linguistic cues that indicate that something is amiss, to put readers on edge.
Additionally, when an author constructs dialogues to conceal certain details or reveals them in a slow and meticulous way, it can also create a sense of anticipation and tension.
Similar to the extract provided where the sudden transition from a hopeful reunion to darkness and silence creates a shocking and suspenseful turn.