Question

The "Most Dangerous Game" is a short story about a hunter, Rainsford, who ends up getting hunted himself on Ship-Trap Island by another man. This passage is part of the story's exposition. What technique does the author use to build tension and suspense for the upcoming surprise?

Answer 1

With the use of the fog, and the fear of the unknown the author creates an atmosphere of tension and suspense for the reader. Giving a character a great vision only makes it worse because not even him can see pass the fog.