Question

read the passage from \cruel tribute.\
\he is coming!\ cried theseus, and he ran forward to meet the beast. the seven maidens shrieked, but tried to stand up bravely and face their fate, and the six young men stood together with firm - set teeth and clinched fists, ready to fight to the last.
the author builds suspense most by
○ waiting to reveal the minotaur.
○ describing the young men.
○ describing the maidens.
○ waiting to reveal ariadne.

Explanation:

The passage states the beast (Minotaur) is coming, but does not reveal or describe it. Instead, it focuses on the reactions of the captives, building tension by delaying the reveal of the threatening creature. The other options involve describing the characters, which does not create the same suspense as waiting to show the feared Minotaur.

Answer:

A. waiting to reveal the Minotaur.