Question 1: What is the main purpose of the articles used in the passage?

Answer: To influence the reader's perception and create suspense.

Question 2: Identify one example of an article used in the passage and explain how it contributes to the suspense.

Answer: The article 'the' is used to specify clues, narrowing the reader's focus and heightening suspense.

Question 3: How might the use of indefinite articles ('a' or 'an') affect the reader's perception of the mystery?

Answer: They can create a sense of openness or uncertainty, making clues seem less specific.

Question 4: Analyse how the writer’s choice of articles influences the reader's engagement with the mystery.

Answer: The careful use of definite and indefinite articles shapes the reader’s perception by focusing attention on specific details or creating ambiguity, which enhances engagement and suspense.

Question 5: Choose the correct option: Which article in the passage helps to narrow down the clues?

Answer: b) The

Question 6: Create a short paragraph from the perspective of the writer, explaining how articles help build suspense in a mystery story.

Answer: Students should craft a paragraph discussing how strategic use of articles guides the reader’s focus, creates ambiguity, and contributes to the overall suspenseful tone.

Question 7: Identify and explain one literary technique used alongside articles to create mystery in the passage.

Answer: The use of imagery—descriptive phrases—combined with articles helps create a vivid, suspenseful atmosphere.

Question 8: In your own words, describe how articles can shape the tone of a mystery story.

Answer: Articles can create a sense of certainty or ambiguity, influencing the mood and suspense.