What would 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 a threatening atmosphere. Unexpected or unexplained events and withholding key details also build uncertainty and mystery, which heighten suspense. Simply setting a story outside does not necessarily make it suspenseful, and first-person narration is not required to create intrigue.

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