What could an author do to adjust the mood to heighten suspense? Check the three best answers.

Dark imagery such as dusk, shadows, and storms can create an ominous mood that makes readers anticipate danger. Unexpected or unexplained events and withheld key details build suspense by making readers wonder what will happen and what is really going on. Setting a story outside or using first-person narration does not automatically heighten suspense; either can be used without creating a suspenseful mood.

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