Question

Select the correct answer.

How does the author create an element of surprise in the passage?
O A.
OB.
O C.
O D.
by comparing the similarities between the boys before describing the boys differences
by having the boys exclaim their name is Edward Cruttenden almost simultaneously
by developing the scene where the boys' bicycles crash into one another as a flashback
by placing the main characters in multiple different settings to impact the pacing

Answer 1

The element of surprise is created when boys simultaneously exclaim that their name is Edward Cruttenden, generating immediate tension and intrigue.

Step-by-step explanation:

Element of surprise refers to gaining an advantage by doing something unexpected. Surprise has always been one of the most useful devices in storytelling. Surprise narrative is also known as a plot twist, which keep us interested in novels and movies.

The author creates an element of surprise in the passage by having the boys exclaim their name is Edward Cruttenden almost simultaneously. This technique catches the reader off guard by presenting an unexpected coincidence, immediately drawing attention to the relationship between the characters.

It is a story device that generates tension and intrigue as it leaves the reader wanting to know more about the improbability of the situation and suggests a deeper connection between the boys that will be explored in the narrative. The correct answer is (B) by having the boys exclaim their name is Edward Cruttenden almost simultaneously.