Question

at this there was a terrible baying sound outside, and nine enormous dogs wearing brass - studded collars came bounding into the barn. they dashed straight for snowball, who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws.... then he was up again, running faster than ever, then the dogs were gaining on him again. one of them all but closed his jaws on snowballs tail, but snowball whisked it free just in time. then he put on an extra spurt and, with a few inches to spare, slipped through a hole in the hedge and was seen no more.
—animal farm, george orwell
what feelings will the events in this passage most likely create for readers? check all that apply.
□ horror
□ humor
□ mystery
□ surprise
□ suspense
□ calm

Explanation:

• Horror: The sudden appearance of nine enormous, aggressive dogs attacking Snowball can evoke a sense of horror as it's a threatening and violent scene.
• Surprise: The unexpected baying sound and the dogs' sudden entry into the barn is surprising, as it's an abrupt and unforeseen event.
• Suspense: The chase scene, with Snowball narrowly escaping the dogs' jaws multiple times, creates suspense as readers wonder if Snowball will successfully get away.
• Humor is not fitting as the scene is tense and threatening, not comical. Mystery is not the main emotion here as the action is clear, not puzzling. Calm is opposite to the tense, action - packed nature of the scene.

Answer:

horror, surprise, suspense