Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Quiz
Question 10 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)
Review this excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else." I estimated he had a four-days’ growth of beard, the four days he had been gone on the last foray after our men. His face looked burnt, tanned by the sun. I started to work carefully on the shaving soap. I scraped some slices from the cake, dropped them into the mug, then added a little lukewarm water, and stirred with the brush. The lather soon began to rise. "The fellows in the troop must have just about asmuch beard as I.” I went on stirring up lather. Which is true about the pacing in this excerpt?
Answer
A
The short, choppy sentences slow the pace and provide background information.
B
The long, detailed sentences slow the pace and provide background information.
C
The long, detailed sentences quicken the pace and create a sense of urgency.
D
The short, choppy sentences quicken the pace and create a sense of urgency.