Which phrases most contribute to a mood of suspense? Check all that apply.

“Trouble began when” suggests that something bad or unexpected is about to happen, creating anticipation. “Dangerously ambitious” also hints at risk and possible consequences. The other phrases—“I decided to be,” “which is to say,” and “write a poem”—do not by themselves create the same sense of danger or uncertainty.

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