His tuxedo was over the chair he used to sit on when he tied his shoes, and I thought, Weird. Why wasn't it hung up with his suits? Had he come from a fancy party the night before he died? But then why would he have taken off his tuxedo without hanging it up? Maybe it needed to be cleaned? But I didn't remember a fancy party. I remembered him tucking me in ... How does the narration affect the story in this excerpt? Oskar's memories introduce the use of symbolism. Oskar's slang characterizes him as relaxed and casual. Oskar's attempts to recall the events build suspense. Oskar's rapid questioning foreshadows his panic.

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Akira Mcclain

10 April, 07:21

His tuxedo was over the chair he used to sit on when he tied his shoes, and I thought, Weird. Why wasn't it hung up with his suits? Had he come from a fancy party the night before he died? But then why would he have taken off his tuxedo without hanging it up? Maybe it needed to be cleaned? But I didn't remember a fancy party. I remembered him tucking me in ... How does the narration affect the story in this excerpt? Oskar's memories introduce the use of symbolism. Oskar's slang characterizes him as relaxed and casual. Oskar's attempts to recall the events build suspense. Oskar's rapid questioning foreshadows his panic.

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Amelie Grimes · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer would be C. Oskar's attempts to recall the events build suspense.

The way the character is trying to remember the events, the uncertainty of the surroundings and what had happened build, for the reader, the adequate suspense. The reader, who is following this flow of thoughts, does not know what to expect. It builds curiosity for what the truth really is.