A story opens on a coronation event for a young queen. The queen-to-be seems calm, confident, and ready to step into her new role. A series of scenes follows her conversations while she dresses and gives last minute orders. As she steps into the hall and walks toward her place on the ceremony stage, the story jumps to a series of scenes that show a montage of her youth. The memories show how wild and unruly she was, trying anything she could to get out of her royal life. Back in the present, she finally reaches her place on the stage and looks up at the head of the royal nursery who played a big role in the flashback scenes. Both characters smile for a long moment, and the coronation begins. How does the author manipulate time at the end of the story? (1 point) Responses The author speeds up time and focuses on two characters resolving their differences after a long and difficult struggle. The author speeds up time and focuses on two characters resolving their differences after a long and difficult struggle. The author slows time and introduces tension by implying there is a chance the character will not go through with the event. The author slows time and introduces tension by implying there is a chance the character will not go through with the event. The author speeds up time and builds suspense by making the audience wonder what kind of ruler the queen will be. The author speeds up time and builds suspense by making the audience wonder what kind of ruler the queen will be. The author slows time and focuses attention on a pivotal moment in the character’s relationship with another person.
The author slows time and focuses attention on a pivotal moment in the character's relationship with another person. This moment between the young queen and the head of the royal nursery is highlighted as they share a knowing smile, showing the growth and understanding that has developed between them over the years. This focus on their bond adds depth to the story and allows for a moment of reflection before the coronation begins.
