End of Unit 1: The Art of Suspense

Front

What is the title of the suspenseful tale that ends with a frantic confession after a man tries to cover up his crime?

Back

The Tell-Tale Heart

Front

In which story does a man struggle with the decision to show integrity or act on impulse to support the revolution?

Back

Lather and Nothing Else

Front

What is the suspense-building technique that involves an issue or problem between characters?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the suspense-building technique when readers know exactly what one character is thinking or feeling?

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Character point of view

Front

In which story does a wife warn her husband not to act vindictively, but he dies instead of the thief?

Back

Ruthless

Front

Define 'suspense' in literature.

Back

Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

Front

What role does 'dramatic irony' play in building suspense?

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension.

Front

What is the purpose of 'setting' in a suspenseful story?

Back

Setting establishes the time and place of the story, contributing to the mood and atmosphere.

Front

How does 'foreshadowing' contribute to suspense?

Back

Foreshadowing gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation.

Front

What is the effect of a 'cliffhanger' in a story?

Back

A cliffhanger leaves the story unresolved at a critical moment, creating suspense and encouraging readers to continue.