Question

select the correct answer from the drop - down menu. how does the author build tension in the story? he shows the narrator . admiring the village men who sat in the back of the classroom wondering if wachter the blacksmith was making fun of him worrying about getting in trouble for being late to school again having an internal debate about whether he should go to school

Explanation:

To determine how the author builds tension, we analyze each option:

• "Admiring village men" is positive, not tense.
• "Wondering about Wachter's mockery" is a minor doubt, not strong tension.
• "Worrying about being late" is a common school anxiety, less impactful.
• "Internal debate about going to school" creates uncertainty and conflict, as the narrator’s indecision about attending school (a significant choice) generates suspense about his actions and the story’s direction, effectively building tension.

Answer:

having an internal debate about whether he should go to school