Read these sentences from "The Cask of Amontillado."

I struggled with its weight; I placed it partially in its destined position. But now there came from out the niche a low laugh that erected the hairs upon my head. It was succeeded by a sad voice, which I had difficulty in recognizing as that of the noble Fortunato.

How does the author create surprise in these sentences?

by using flashbacks

by revealing shocking information

by withholding information

by foreshadowing

Question

Read these sentences from "The Cask of Amontillado."

I struggled with its weight; I placed it partially in its destined position. But now there came from out the niche a low laugh that erected the hairs upon my head. It was succeeded by a sad voice, which I had difficulty in recognizing as that of the noble Fortunato.

How does the author create surprise in these sentences?

by using flashbacks

by revealing shocking information

by withholding information

by foreshadowing

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