To accurately identify how the author creates suspense in the passage, you would typically look for specific literary techniques. Here are common ways authors build suspense-check all that apply to your passage:

• Use of Short, Choppy Sentences: Creates a fast pace and heightens tension.
• Cliffhangers or Unresolved Situations: Leaves the reader wondering what will happen next.
• Foreshadowing: Hints at future events that create anticipation or worry.
• Vivid Descriptions of Setting or Atmosphere: Builds a mood that feels tense or ominous.
• Raising Questions or Uncertainty: Keeps the reader guessing about characters’ motives or outcomes.
• Limited Information or Withholding Details: Makes the reader feel uneasy or curious.
• Use of Time Pressure or Deadlines: Adds urgency to the situation.
• Character Reactions Showing Fear or Anxiety: Helps the reader feel the suspense emotionally.
• Sudden Changes or Unexpected Events: Surprises the reader and disrupts expectations.

If you provide the passage or more context, I can help pinpoint which of these techniques the author uses specifically!