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OpenStudy (chycora):

6. Which sentence best conveys a tone of suspense?

OpenStudy (chycora):

A. The vast acres of the Sullivan Ranch reached nearly to the horizon, with grazing cows and horses speckling the landscape and a few lazy, white clouds sailing by overhead. B. Stuck on a chairlift halfway up the mountain, a gnawing sensation in Annie's stomach made her look back at the ski lodge, where black smoke now appeared to be coming out of a second-story window! C. Janet took off ahead of her dog Bella, racing her down to the fence and back, while Bella panted at Janet's heels, happy just to be off her leash and running around in the afternoon sun. D. Justin's teacher, Ms. Altman, shook her head sadly at Justin as she handed back his geometry test, and Justin's heart sank when he saw the grade, knowing he had disappointed her and himself.

OpenStudy (chycora):

i think it's B

OpenStudy (chycora):

@cecormier

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B and D are the only ones with negative feelings, D is more on the side of disappointment though, "Justin's heart sank when he saw the grade", B is therefore the most suspenseful, "a gnawing sensation in Annie's stomach that sounds like she's anticipating something that makes her feel nervous, in other words she feels suspense

OpenStudy (chycora):

k thanx

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