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Explanation:

Analyze the narrative structure and suspense

The original paragraph begins by introducing Grandma June's struggle and immediately interrupts the tension with a long, nostalgic backstory about her role in the neighborhood. This background information slows down the pacing and diffuses the immediate tension of the scene.

Evaluate the impact of removing background information

Removing the nostalgic backstory about Grandma June caring for the kids, building forts, and growing flowers keeps the focus entirely on the immediate, tense interaction. By withholding this background, the reader is left wondering who Grandma June is and why the narrator is so hesitant to help, which directly builds narrative suspense.

Compare the multiple-choice options

• Option 1 correctly identifies that removing the background information about Grandma June allows suspense to build by keeping the reader in suspense about her identity and relationship to the narrator.
• Option 2 suggests adding more reasons for hesitation, which would further slow down the action rather than build immediate narrative tension.
• Option 3 suggests starting with the last sentence, which disrupts the logical flow of the physical action.
• Option 4 suggests adding even more stories, which would further dilute the suspense.

Answer:

• She could remove the background information about her past with Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders who Grandma June is. (Correct answer)
• She could include more reasons she is hesitant to assist Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader begins to believe she will not help.
• She could start with the last sentence instead, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is hesitant to ask if Grandma June needs help.
• She could begin with more stories about Grandma June, allowing suspense to build as the reader wonders why she is talking about Grandma June.