Question

Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute.”

"He is coming!" cried Theseus, and he ran forward to meet the beast. The seven maidens shrieked, but tried to stand up bravely and face their fate; and the six young men stood together with firm-set teeth and clinched fists, ready to fight to the last.

The author builds suspense most by

waiting to reveal the Minotaur.
describing the young men.
describing the maidens.
waiting to reveal Ariadne.

Answer 1

A: Waiting to reveal; the minotaur

Step-by-step explanation:

The author says, "He is coming!" Though he doesn't say what. That builds suspense and makes the reader want to continue the story

Answer 2

Answer: A) Waiting to reveal the Minotaur

Step-by-step explanation:

The author builds suspense most by waiting to reveal the Minotaur. The statement "He is coming!" creates anticipation and tension in the reader's mind. The author delays the appearance of the beast and describes the reactions of the characters, increasing the tension and uncertainty of the outcome. This creates a sense of suspense and excitement for the reader, who is waiting to find out what will happen next. Describing the young men and maidens and waiting to reveal Ariadne may contribute to the overall atmosphere of the story, but they do not create as much suspense as the delayed reveal of the Minotaur.