Question

read the following passage from the conclusion of \the feather pillow.\ \sir!\ the servant called jordan in a low voice. \there are stains on the pillow that look like blood.\ jordan approached rapidly and bent over the pillow. truly, on the case, on both sides of the hollow left by alicias head, were two small dark spots. \they look like punctures,\ the servant murmured after a moment of motionless observation. \hold it up to the light,\ jordan told her. the servant raised the pillow but immediately dropped it and stood staring at it, livid and trembling. without knowing why, jordan felt the hair rise on the back of his neck. \what is it?\ he murmured in a hoarse voice. \its very heavy,\ the servant whispered, still trembling. what is the most likely effect of this passage on the reader? a. to create suspense and a hint of horror concerning the pillow b. to create uncertainty about the cause of alicias mysterious illness c. to create contempt for jordan and the servants lack of understanding d. to create sympathy and a hint of pity for jordan as he faces the unknown

Explanation:

The passage creates a sense of suspense and horror. The servant's trembling, the mysterious object (the pillow with stains that look like blood), and the overall tense atmosphere all contribute to building suspense and a hint of horror. For example, "Jordan felt the hair rise on the back of his neck" shows a reaction to something eerie. The description of the pillow with stains and the servant's fearful behavior add to the spooky and suspenseful mood.

Answer:

A. to create suspense and a hint of horror concerning the pillow