Question

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Read paragraph 8 from the passage.
(8)..."I've often sailed in these seas, and I know that while some of the traders sailing between these islands and South
America and other parts are decentish enough, others are [not]. But that's not the point. I have overheard, of late, some of the
rascals plotting to murder the officers and take this ship. But I cannot point 'em out, for though I heard their voices I couldn't see
their faces. I think I know who they are, but could not swear to 'em, and it would be worse than useless to denounce them till we
have some evidence to go on. I therefore want you to help me with your advice and assistance, so that we may get up a
counterplot to spoil their fun-for I'm quite certain that if we fail to-hark! what's that?"
This underlined sentence starts to build tension because
Captain Dall and Will Osten are planning a counterplot which might go wrong
Captain Dall was asking Will Osten to help spoil the others' plans
the pace of the story changes when Captain Dall abruptly stops speaking
the reader knows something that Captain Dall and Will Osten do not

Answer 1

The underlined sentence builds tension as it signals a change and suggests a risky, pivotal situation that heightens the stakes and engages the reader.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined sentence from paragraph 8 builds tension because it interrupts a conversation with a sudden change, suggesting the potential appearance or occurrence of something significant. The reference to the need for evidence indicates a risky situation, as persons are plotting, yet unidentified, creating a sense of danger and urgency. This moment is crucial as it sets up for a potential confrontation, or a need to counterplot, with the plotting individuals, therefore escalating the stakes and keeping the reader engaged in anticipation of what might follow.