How does the author create a sense of tension? the author uses flashback to reveal secrets about the main characters. the author uses dialogue to slow the pace. the author uses metaphor to reveal a deeper meaning behind the main character's actions. the author intentionally withholds information from readers, leaving them in the dark about the characters' motivations.

"this year she had the extra joy of showing it to her small brother, and of terrifying him as well as herself. when they had done this many times they came back to the house to tell everybody that they had done it. he boasted. she mocked. they squabbled." how does julia feel about her little brother? does she love him? hate him? find him an annoyance? be sure you read what is implied by their reactions to each other.

How can rereading a passage to clarify the meaning of a later one?

Sarah is having a tip-of-the tongue experience with the name of an indian restaurant that recently received a great review. she suspects that it may start with a “k” sound and consist of two syllables, but all that comes to mind is canton or ccouscous. which of the following choices would be the most likely name of the restaurant?