Question

Read the following:

"He paused for a moment, considering whether he should risk a smoke. It was dangerous. The flash might be seen in the darkness,
and there were enemies watching. He decided to take the risk.'
4. In this event, how does the author create both suspense and conflict?

Answer 1

The author creates conflict and suspense by making this character wonder whether he should risk a smoke when he could be easily visible to his enemies. He knows that his enemies could see him and questions whether or not he should take such a risk.

Answer 2

Th author uses words such as "risk", "flash", and "enemies" to make this paragraph seem suspenseful and dangerous.