Question

select the correct answer.

how does the order of events create tension or surprise in the passage?

by having king richard describe his battle plans to ratcliff and norfolk
by making king richard wait until after the battle to kill lord stanleys son
by waiting until king richard is ready for battle to learn of lord stanleys betrayal
by placing king richards speech to his army after norfolk shares the warning note

Explanation:

Analyze the dramatic structure of the scene

In Shakespeare's Richard III (Act 5, Scene 3), King Richard prepares for the Battle of Bosworth Field. The sequence of events is structured to build tension before the conflict.

Evaluate the impact of the warning note

Norfolk brings a warning note found in his tent ("Jockey of Norfolk, be not too bold..."). This introduces immediate doubt and psychological tension regarding betrayal.

Determine the effect of the subsequent speech

Placing King Richard's defiant, rallying speech to his army immediately after receiving this unsettling warning note creates dramatic tension, as he must project absolute confidence despite the looming threat of betrayal.

Answer:

• by having King Richard describe his battle plans to Ratcliff and Norfolk
• by making King Richard wait until after the battle to kill Lord Stanley's son
• by waiting until King Richard is ready for battle to learn of Lord Stanley's betrayal
• by placing King Richard's speech to his army after Norfolk shares the warning note (Correct answer)