English

Valentina Pierce

1 January, 11:08

Then he walked toward the back office where Mr. Kraler was working, leaving us alone. We were petrified.

Jo Koophuis said to me, "Miep, I think the time has come."

Elli began to tremble and shake. Meanwhile, Mr. Koophuis' eyes darted toward the doorway. No one but the man with the gun seemed to be about.

How does Miep build suspense in this passage?

by quoting Koophuis's words

by sharing Elli's emotional reaction

by including specific detail about a weapon

by withholding information about the outcome