Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.His tuxedo was over the chair he used to sit on when he tied his shoes, and I thought, Weird. Why wasn’t it hung up with his suits? Had he come from a fancy party the night before he died? But then why would he have taken off his tuxedo without hanging it up? Maybe it needed to be cleaned? But I didn’t remember a fancy party. I remembered him tucking me in....How does the narration affect the story in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Oskar’s memories introduce the use of symbolism.
B
Oskar’s slang characterizes him as relaxed and casual.
C
Oskar’s attempts to recall the events build suspense.
D
Oskar’s rapid questioning foreshadows his panic.
Explanation
Oskar’s questions show that he is trying to piece together what happened before his father died: why the tuxedo was left out and whether there had been a party. Because he cannot remember the events clearly, the reader is left wondering too, which builds suspense. The choice “Oskar’s attempts to recall the events build suspense” best describes the effect.
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