Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry.” We work four long hours Nervous stomachs a-churn Then sneak into the closet To await her return Which best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension?

The friends spend “four long hours” working, then quickly sneak into the closet to wait for Terry’s return. This sequence suggests they have only the time Terry is away to paint the stars, creating pressure to finish before she comes back. Choice C best describes that time limit.

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