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QuizMultiple Choice

Capitals and Commas — Unit test

Question 21 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Read this excerpt from The Golem. Rabbi Low looks expectantly at the Golem. Thunder sounds in the distance. Rabbi Low checks his papers. He repeats the words, louder this time. There's more thunder, closer this time. It begins to rain. Still nothing from the Golem. Rabbi Low shouts the words, partly in desperation, partly to be heard over the howling wind.

Answer
A
They build suspense.
B
They build the plot.
C
They build exposition.
D
They build character development.

Explanation

The repeated attempts, growing thunder, and worsening weather make the moment feel increasingly tense as Rabbi Low waits for the Golem to respond. These details build suspense by making the reader wonder whether the Golem will come to life.

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