Which best explains how this excerpt creates suspense it develops the plot using dialogue instead of description. it explains that the fishermen have found two graves on the island. it shows that manjiro is a character who asks a lot of questions. it includes a question that the reader will want to know the answer to.

Refer to the list of words parts on the left to answer the questions. what prefix is used in the word incredulous? what suffix is used in the word incredulous? what word root is used in the word incredulous?

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

Can you describe the word chalk without saying the words chalk or chalky? (type your own definition of the word.)