How does the author create suspense in 'The Pit and the Pendulum' short story?

The use of limited information also adds to the suspense. We only know what the sniper knows, which is not much about the overall situation. We don't know how many enemies are out there or what their next move will be. This lack of knowledge makes the story more suspenseful as we read on to find out.

The author creates suspense by gradually revealing Mrs. Mallard's true feelings. At first, she seems to be in shock and grief, but as the story progresses, we start to see her sense of liberation emerging. We are left wondering how far this will go and what will happen when she fully embraces this new - found freedom.

The author often uses cliffhangers at the end of chapters to keep us on the edge of our seats. Also, they introduce mysterious elements and don't reveal all the details at once.

One main theme is the horror of the unknown. The protagonist is trapped in a dark, mysterious place not knowing what will happen next. Another theme is the struggle for survival. He has to constantly face the threats like the pit and the pendulum. And there is also the theme of psychological torture as his mind is tormented by the fear and the situation he is in.

The author builds suspense in multiple ways. First, there's the mystery surrounding the time machine itself. How does it work? What could go wrong? Then, as the characters get closer to the T - Rex, the description of the dinosaur's power and the characters' fear heightens the suspense. We're not sure if they'll be able to complete their mission without getting killed or changing the future in a catastrophic way. And the slow build - up to the moment when Eckels steps off the path is really nerve - wracking. Every step towards that fateful moment adds more and more tension.

The pacing of the story is a key factor. It starts slowly with the initial observations, then speeds up as the Martians start their attacks. The author also withholds information. We don't know how the Martians operate fully or if there's any way to stop them. This lack of knowledge creates a great deal of suspense. For instance, when the characters are hiding and not sure if the Martians will find them, it really keeps the reader hooked.

The author uses description. By describing the red room in a spooky way, like the color red which is often associated with danger or blood, it creates suspense. Also, the fact that the protagonist is alone in the room adds to the suspense.

The author creates suspense by gradually revealing details about the lottery. At first, we don't really know what the lottery is all about. As the story progresses, small bits of information are added, like the gathering of the villagers and the preparation of the black box, which keeps the reader guessing.

The protagonist is an unnamed prisoner.

I'm sorry, but without more information, I can't determine the author of 'the pendulum short story'. There are so many short stories out there with various titles, and this one is not specific enough.