Question

1. what effect is created by suddenly slowing the pace in a story? it forces the reader to fill in some gaps in the action. it prompts readers to recall earlier events in the story. it develops the conflict more deliberately than before. it focuses the readers attention on an important moment.

Explanation:

When a story's pace suddenly slows, it's a narrative technique to draw the reader's focus to a significant moment. Let's analyze each option:

• The first option (filling gaps) is more related to a jump in time or missing scenes, not slowing pace.
• The second option (recalling earlier events) is about flashbacks or reminders, not pace change.
• The third option (developing conflict more deliberately) is about the method of conflict development, not the effect of pace slow.
• The fourth option (focusing attention on an important moment) matches: slowing down makes the reader linger on a moment, emphasizing its importance.

Answer:

D. It focuses the reader’s attention on an important moment.