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Which narrative technique does Henry James employ to build suspense as the protagonist approaches the end of his voyage?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · English · Journey to the End of the Earth
  1. Use of flashbacks
  2. Use of dialogue
  3. Use of descriptive imagery to foreshadow danger
  4. Use of an unreliable narrator
Answer
Use of descriptive imagery to foreshadow danger

The correct answer is Use of descriptive imagery to foreshadow danger — Answer: Use of descriptive imagery to foreshadow danger.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the passage where James describes the waves and sky in vivid detail.
  2. Note how each descriptive line hints at impending peril.
  3. Realize that this gradual, sensory build‑up is a classic suspense technique.
  4. Select the option that best matches this method.
  5. Answer: Use of descriptive imagery to foreshadow danger.
Common mistake: Confusing the technique with a simple descriptive passage

Concept tested: Narrative technique for suspense

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