Read the following excerpt from The Uglies by Scott Westerfield and answer the question that follows.
All she had left was the small duffel bag she’d packed for the hospital. She couldn’t even remember carrying it all the way back here. Tally pulled out the few clothes, which she’d shoved in at random, and found Shay’s note.
She’d read it, looking for clues.
Take the coaster straight past the gap,
until you find one that’s long and flat.
Cold is the sea and watch for breaks.
At the second make the worst mistake...
Hardly any of it made sense. Only bits and pieces.
Which of the following best explains how the author uses conventions and the effect created?
1 The author uses made-up and descriptive words to paint a picture for the reader.
2 The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a feeling of fear and suspense.
3 The author uses capital letters to create a feeling of importance, drawing the reader’s attention to specific words and phrases.
4 The author uses short sentences and fragments to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.