The Art of Creating Suspense: Central Ideas of Two Authors
Question 5 • GA-Literature and Composition I CR
Review the excerpt from Lee Child’s "A Simple Way to Create Suspense".I learned that fact in my first job. I worked in television production from 1977 until 1995, and the business changed radically during that time, mainly because of one particular invention.Compare to this excerpt from the NPR interview with Karin Slaughter.And being a Southern author, you know, I grew up with Flannery O'Connor, and I love reading her essays because she was such a—not just a wonderful writer, but she was wonderful at talking about writing.
Answer
A
Both writers share personal anecdotes to develop their central ideas.
B
Both writers use their work experience to develop their central ideas.
C
Both writers were influenced by Flannery O’Connor.
D
Both writers worked in television production.
Explanation
Both writers draw on personal experiences to support their ideas. Lee Child describes what he learned while working in television production, while Karin Slaughter recalls growing up reading Flannery O’Connor and explains how she values O’Connor’s writing about writing. Their experiences differ, so they do not both share television work experience or the same influence.
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