The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story, The Midnight Visitor. Comment, with reference to any one element.
Answer:
One element of Robert Arthur's writing style that creates a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense is the use of dialogue. The dialogue between Ausable and Max reveals their conflict and motives. It also builds up the suspense by hinting at the presence of a third person and a balcony.
The dialogue also shows the contrast between Ausable's calmness and Max's nervousness.
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