In "A Wolf and Little Daughter," the author repeats the phrase "pit-a-pat" when the wolf is chasing the girl to
create a sense of building danger.
explain who is chasing the girl.
give a clue about how the story ends.
include an element of surprise.

In "A Wolf and Little Daughter," the author repeats the phrase "pit-a-pat" when the wolf is chasing the girl to- include an element of surprise.​

Explanation:

The author has already mentioned in the story that the wolf is chasing a little girl.The phrase "pit-a-pat" highlights the emotions and is used to create curiosity  among the readers .Thus it include an element of surprise.

Considering the other options

In "A Wolf and Little Daughter," the author repeats the phrase "pit-a-pat" when the wolf is chasing the girl to- Thus the option (d) include an element of surprise. is the correct option

D include an element of surprise

Explanation:

i just did the test

c) eager anticipation.