Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Unit test

Question 13 • TRECA Applied English 9-221

How does writer Hernando Tellez use pacing to create suspense in "Lather and Nothing Else"?

Answer

The story begins with fast-paced action, then slows to a gentler rhythm as characters are developed toward the end.

The story moves quickly from the beginning, which allows for character development, and then the plot slows.

The story moves slowly at first, then the tension increases as the barber’s inner thoughts become quicker and more intense.

The story begins slowly, which creates mystery, then fast-paced action is used to build an exciting conclusion.

Explanation

At first, the barber carefully describes the routine of shaving Captain Torres, so the pacing is slow and controlled. As he considers whether to kill Torres, his thoughts become more rapid and conflicted, making the suspense build. This matches the choice that says the tension increases as the barber’s inner thoughts grow quicker and more intense.

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