6. Throughout the passage, the author builds suspense. Which structural choice contributes most directly to
the creation of suspense?
O A Jimmy Tom's repeated dives into the reef, despite his
run-ins with danger and Jim Tom's caution
B Jim Tom repeatedly telling the story of his son's
death in the spot where he died
OC the sudden appearance of dangerous sea predators
only when Jimmy Tom is underwater
OD Jim Tom's paralyzation and inability to swim in the
reef with his grandson

(commonlit “THE REEF”)

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