Jan. Wk 2 & Suspense

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What is suspense?

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Suspense is a state of excitement or anxiety about what may happen next.

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Why do creators use suspense?

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To engage and excite their audience.

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How does delaying the answer to a question create suspense?

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Delaying the answer creates anticipation and tension, keeping the audience wondering what the answer will be.

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What is the correct spelling of the device that measures air pressure?

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barometer

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What is the correct spelling of the study of human history through excavation?

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Archeology

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What effect does suspense have on the audience?

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It creates a feeling of excitement and anticipation.

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What literary techniques can be used to build suspense?

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Foreshadowing, cliffhangers, and pacing.

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What is an example of a suspenseful situation in literature?

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A character trapped in a room with a ticking bomb.

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How can pacing influence suspense in a story?

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Slower pacing can build tension, while faster pacing can create urgency.

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What role does character development play in creating suspense?

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Well-developed characters make the audience care about their fate, increasing suspense.