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Read "Object Lesson" by Ellery Queen.
How is the clock used to create suspense and pacing in
the story?
Answer:
The time frame to solve the crime is established by Mr. Ellery Queen as what remains of the first period, which ends at 9:35. Being 8:56, that means that there´re 39 minutes to solve the mystery. Throughout that time, everyone keeps looking at the clock and the author provides exact information on how much time remains, creating pacing and suspense. Finally, Mr. Ellery solves it exactly at 9:35.
B is incorrect. The answer is D the topic.
Answer: A. Key details are the first ones provided in the passage.
Explanation:
<span>It is true that an early American diarist or historian was Captain John Smith. When he traveled to America, and discovered Native Americans there (among which there was also Pocahontas), he wrote about his experiences in a new land, surrounded by strange people who couldn't speak his language. So he was a type of a historian, because thanks to him, we know what happened during that time of history.</span>
