What is the effect of a short sentence placed after several long ones in a story?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It creates emphasis and can build tension or shock
- Step 1: Sentence length controls pace. Step 2. A short sentence stands out after long ones. Answer: It creates emphasis and can build tension or shock. Why not the others: A calm tone is more typical of long sentences.
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