(15 points) need ! this is for the “rescue mission” passage
part a
how does the author of this passage create
suspense?

a. the author informs readers of the
expertise of the characters within
the story at great length.

b. the author describes a situation in
which the main character isn't
certain that he can accomplish his
mission

c. the author presents the
incompetence of the characters
whom the narrator is trying to save

d. the author portrays the main
character's passion for his work.

part b
which textual evidence supports the response in part a?
a."that's the moment i decided what
i would do with the rest of my life
of course, i could have decided to
be a dispatcher for the coast
guard, and i still would have been
close to the action, but i had to go
for the glory."

b."oh, here it comes the wave of
doubt. why can't i just concentrate
on the task at hand in these
situations? "

c."it's all about the adrenaline rush."

d."i'm going to try and get a visual of
the fishermen as soon as possible
because it's critical to know what
i'm going into"