Question

In Chapter 8, how does Harper Lee build tension while Miss Maudie's house is burning down?

By using well-chosen details to describe Mr. Avery being stuck in the house.
By using similes to describe the state of the house as it is burning.
By using personification to demonstrate the viciousness of the fire.
By using imagery to describe the awful state of the house.​

Answer 1

She said she had wanted to burn the house down herself if it wouldn't have landed her in jail.