Question

1.1.8 quiz: analyze the shape of a story
question 3 of 10
what effect can changing the pacing of a story have?
a. changing the pacing can build tension and suspense.
b. changing the pacing can resolve the conflict earlier.
c. changing the pacing can make the story more believable.
d. changing the pacing can add more dialogue

Explanation:

In narrative writing, changing the pacing (e.g., slowing down during key moments) is a technique to build tension and suspense. Option B is incorrect as pacing doesn't directly resolve conflict early. Option C: Pacing relates to story rhythm, not believability directly. Option D: Pacing and dialogue addition are separate; pacing controls story speed, not dialogue quantity. So A is correct.

Answer:

A. Changing the pacing can build tension and suspense.