How does the author of the passage create tension? by including dialogue between samara and mrs. yang, the author foreshadows that the zoning board will accept samara’s proposal. by narrating in the third person, the author hints that samara is unreliable, which builds anxiety and suspense. by introducing mr. peters in paragraph 2 but not mentioning him again, the author creates a cliffhanger and a sense of uncertainty. by describing the time samara spent at the library, the author slows the pace of the passage, building excitement before the zoning board meeting.