Question

question 2 of 10
at the beginning of \the black cat,\ the narrator doesnt explain what he did to
deserve death as a consequence of his actions. what effect does this
withholding of information create?

a. it allows the reader to better understand the motivation of the
narrator.

b. it forces the reader to suspend disbelief in order to understand the
story.

c. it increases suspense so that the reader must continue reading to
find answers.

d. it urges the reader to use outside sources to find information.

Explanation:

When a narrator withholds key information like what they did to deserve death, it creates a sense of mystery. Suspense is built as the reader is left wondering what the action was. This makes the reader want to keep reading to uncover the truth. Option A is incorrect because without knowing the action, understanding the narrator's motivation is harder. Option B, suspending disbelief, is more about accepting the story's world (e.g., magic in a fantasy) rather than this situation. Option D is wrong as the story itself should provide the information, not outside sources.

Answer:

C. It increases suspense so that the reader must continue reading to find answers.