Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.Quickly, we gathered up handfuls of pages in Anne's scrawling handwriting. My heart beat in fear that the Austrian would return and catch us among the now-captured "Jewish possessions." Henk had gathered up books in his arms, including the library books and Dr. Dussel's Spanish books. He was giving me a look to hurry. Van Matto was standing uncomfortably by the doorway. My arms and Elli's arms were filled with papers. Henk started down the stairs. Quickly, Van Matto hurried after him. Elli followed too, looking very young and very scared. I was the last, with the key in my hand.How does Miep build suspense in this passage?
Answer
A
by listing the specific possessions they found
B
by quoting the words of the Austrian Nazi
C
by recounting their actions as they occurred
D
by describing Elli’s appearance as they left the attic
Explanation
Miep builds suspense by narrating the group’s movements in quick sequence: they gather the papers, Henk urges her to hurry, and everyone leaves the attic one after another. This makes the reader feel the urgency and worry that the Austrian might return. The details about the possessions and Elli’s appearance add context, but the action unfolding step by step creates the suspense.
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