Which words best set a suspenseful scene and create an anxious mood? Check all that apply.
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* nervously
* startled
* tensed
* uneasy
Explanation: The best words to set a suspenseful scene and create an anxious mood are typically short, sharp, and to the point. Words that create a sense of unease, dread, or fear are also effective in setting the mood.
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Which statements about writing are correct? Check all that apply.
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*The pace of a text is the speed at which events develop.
* Authors use longer sentences and details to fully develop a scene.
* Authors use short, action-filled sentences to increase the pace.
* Increasing the pace of a story is an effective way to build suspense.
Explanation: There is no one answer to this question, as different people have different opinions on what makes for good writing. However, some commonly accepted ideas about writing include:-Writing should be clear and concise, without any unnecessary words or fluff.-Good writing is well-organized, and each sentence flows smoothly into the next.-Grammar and spelling should be correct.-It is important to use proper punctuation.-Writing should be interesting and engaging, with a strong voice.
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How does writer Hernando Tellez use pacing to create suspense in "Lather and Nothing Else"?
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The story moves slowly at first, then the tension increases as the barber's inner thoughts become quicker and more intense.
Explanation: Hernando Tellez uses pacing to create suspense by alternating between fast-paced and slow-paced scenes. In the fast-paced scenes, the protagonist is in a hurry to finish shaving the captain's face before the captain wakes up. In the slow-paced scenes, the protagonist is carefully shaving the captain's face and thinking about what he will do if the captain wakes up. The alternating pace creates suspense because the reader is not sure what will happen next.
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excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else"
A little more lather here under the chin, on the Adam's apple, right near the great vein. How hot it is! Torres must be sweating just as I am. But he is not afraid. He is a tranquil man, who is not even giving thought to what he will do to his prisoners this evening. I, on the other hand, polishing his skin with this razor but avoiding the drawing of blood, careful with every stroke—I cannot keep my thoughts in order.
How does the author best create suspense in this excerpt?
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Short sentences and confused thoughts speed the pace toward the barber's important decision.
Explanation: The author creates suspense in this excerpt by hinting at the protagonist's fear and anxiety about what will happen to him and his fellow prisoners that evening. The author also creates a sense of suspense by describing the protagonist's meticulous care in shaving Torres, which contrasts with the violence that the protagonist knows Torres is capable of.
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I went on lathering his face. My hands began to tremble again. The man could not be aware of this, which was lucky for me. But I wished he had not come in. Probably many of our men had seen him enter the shop. And with the enemy in my house I felt a certain responsibility.
Which word in this excerpt creates a tense mood?
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tremble
Explanation: The word enemy" creates a tense mood."
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Which line from "Lather and Nothing Else." best reveals internal conflict?
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And it would be so easy to kill him. He deserves it. Or does he? No!
Explanation: The best line from "Lather and Nothing Else" that reveals internal conflict is "He had to shave and there was no one to do it for him." This line shows that the protagonist is struggling with the decision of whether or not to kill the man in front of him. On one hand, he knows that he must do his duty as a barber and shave the man. On the other hand, he is aware that if he does so, he may end up killing the man. This internal conflict is what drives the story and ultimately leads to the protagonist's decision to kill the man.
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I'm sure that with a good strong blow, a deep cut, he would feel no pain. He would not suffer at all. And what would I do then with the body? Where would I hide it? I would have to flee, leave all this behind, take shelter far away, very far away. But they would follow until they caught up with me. "The murderer of Captain Torres. He slit his throat while he was shaving him. What a cowardly thing to do!"
And others would say, "The avenger of our people. A name to remember"—my name here. "He was the town barber. No one knew he was fighting for our cause."
How could the internal conflict in this excerpt best be summarized?
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coward vs. avenger
Explanation: The person in this excerpt is considering murdering a Captain Torres as an act of revenge for the Captain's role in oppressing the person's people. However, the person is conflicted about whether or not to go through with the murder, as they would have to flee and go into hiding if they did.
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Which line from "Lather and Nothing Else" best shows the resolution of the barber's inner conflict?
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I don't want to stain my hands with blood. Just with lather, and nothing else.
Explanation: The barber's inner conflict is resolved when he decides to kill the soldier. The line that best shows this is "He raised the razor and gazed at it for a long time." This line shows that the barber is no longer conflicted about whether or not to kill the soldier.
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Choose the word with a positive connotation.
Young Farmer Johnson ________ the baby lambs into the pen.
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coaxed
Explanation: Herded
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Which excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else." is the best example of fast-paced narration?
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The lather was drying on his face. I must hurry. Through the mirror, I took a look at the street.
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