AnswersTRECA Applied English 9-221Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else”Question 6
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Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else”

Question 6 • TRECA Applied English 9-221

Which excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else." is the best example of fast-paced narration?

Answer
A
The lather was drying on his face. I must hurry. Through the mirror, I took a look at the street.
B
“Very good,” I answered, turning my attention now to the brush. The man closed his eyes wearily and awaited the cool caress of the lather.
C
Meanwhile he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it.
D
He leaned back in the chair when he saw the brush in my hand, full of lather. I had not yet put the sheet on him.

Explanation

Choice A creates a quick pace through short, urgent sentences: “I must hurry” signals immediate action, followed by the narrator looking through the mirror. The other excerpts describe actions more slowly, with longer sentences and added details, so they do not feel as fast-paced.

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