Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry.” We work four long hours Nervous stomachs a-churn Then sneak into the closet To await her return Which best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension?
Answer
A
The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry’s room.
B
The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.
C
The group of friends wants to leave Terry’s house after they finish painting stars in her room.
D
The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother.