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Question 2 • Language Arts 9

How does author Lee Child develop his central idea in his "A Simple Way to Create Suspense"?

Answer
A
Many tense and suspenseful situations are included in the article.
B
Many characters in the article are found in suspenseful circumstances.
C
He writes about suspense by creating suspense for his readers.
D
He writes about suspense by giving readers immediate answers.

Explanation

Lee Child develops his idea by making readers experience the technique he is describing. He withholds information and builds anticipation, so the reader feels suspense while learning how suspense can be created. This is different from simply placing characters in suspenseful situations or giving readers immediate answers.

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