Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. how does the author create surprise in "the horseman in the sky"? he creates unusual contrasts such as the height of the cliffs and the dooryard size of the meadow. he slows the pace and startles the reader by having the watchman hesitate twice before firing. he reveals that the soldier on watch lowers his gun in response to the prospect of shooting another person. he allows the reader to view the horse and its rider falling from the perspective of the soldier at the foot of the cliff.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.