Question

Which best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension?

The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry’s room.
The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother.
The group of friends wants to leave Terry’s house after they finish painting stars in her room.
The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.

Answer 1

D. The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.

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Answer 2

The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns. I think this sentence heightens the tension the most since it is uncertain when Terry will return so there will probably a tendency for them to rush so they can finish the stars before that happens.