Which genre does this passage fit into best?

Which excerpt is an example of using paragraph structure to build suspense?

What literary device is used in this line: "All around him the library was sleeping in the hot, still afternoon. "

What does the author mean by: "All around him the library was sleeping in the hot, still afternoon. "

What type of mood is created through the following excerpt: "All around him the library was sleeping in the hot, still afternoon. Shafts of sunlight hung in the air like dusty curtains and a clock ticked somewhere in the distance, a ponderous sound that seemed to slow down time. Small footsteps crept along the floorboards above. "

The passage begins with "Blake checked his watch—thirty-six minutes—and sighed." Why might the author have chosen to start with this line?

What does the word "rapping" mean in this sentence: "Blake disregarded their frowns of disapproval and continued running his fingers along the books, rapping the spines with the back of his knuckles."

How is Blake feeling in this passage?

In this passage which is the beginning of a novel, a book jumps out at Blake. What strategy is the author using to hint at what kind of story this will be?

How does the setting influence Blake's actions?

What type of figurative language is used six times in this passage?

Which is the best definition for the word "ponderous" as used in this sentence: "Shafts of sunlight hung in the air like dusty curtains and a clock ticked somewhere in the distance, a ponderous sound that seemed to slow down time. "

Which statement best describes Blake's character:

Which literary device is used throughout this passage: "A series of stern-looking portraits glared down at him from the walls. Like magicians, they were dressed in dark capes and had sharp, pointy beards. Elaborate ruffs, like squashed chrysanthemums, burst from their collars. The older men had jaded eyes and tortoise-like skin, but there were also a few pale-faced boys like himself."

This is part of the exposition of the story. What are the other elements in a plot sequence?