Mystery and Suspense; Espionage and Intrigue — Test
Question 13 • Language Arts 9
Review the statement by Karin Slaughter in her NPR interview. And you have to make sure that the reader cares enough about these characters so that when bad things happen, they want to read along. What comparison can be made between Slaughter’s idea and Lee Child’s views in "A Simple Way to Create Suspense"?
Answer
A
Neither Child nor Slaughter feel suspense is created through characters.
B
Child is less concerned with character development than Slaughter.
C
Child is more concerned with character development than Slaughter.
D
Both Child and Slaughter feel that suspense is created through characters.