The most appropriate answer is D. The fans with their fingers crossed builds tension. We as the readers are curious to know what the outcome will be.
The rest of the answer choices doesn't build tension.
Answer:
A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It should present the topic of your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and keep your argument focused.
When doing something like this, some find it useful to annotate the text by putting in notes and explanations of what is being said.
(Like pastors at a church when giving the message, or a comedian needing to remember some little things)
It basically just helps the reader not forget side notes or little things that can make the others either more entertained or more helpful.
It's between A and B but I find that B is the most logical answer
He finds Ernest's cigarette case inscribed with the name Jack.