Question 2 - Reading and Writing Practice Test for the SAT Exam

The narrative style of the novel The Lighthouse Keeper intricately weaves together multiple timelines, presenting the protagonist’s life in a nonlinear fashion. This approach allows the reader to piece together the protagonist’s past and present, creating a sense of ____ as the story unfolds. The author’s choice of structure plays a crucial role in how the story’s themes of memory and identity are perceived.

Which selection fills in the blank with the word or phrase that fits most logically and accurately?