Elements of Horror Writing

What is imagery in descriptive language?

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

• A feeling of tension or uncertainty

• Placing two opposing ideas together

• The use of short, concise sentences

What is suspense in writing?

• The feeling of tension or uncertainty

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

• Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects

• Hints at something ominous

What is contrast (juxtaposition) in writing?

• Placing two opposing ideas together

• The use of short, concise sentences

• Hints at something ominous

• The feeling of tension or uncertainty

What is the effect of short and sharp sentence structure?

• Creates impact and sudden shock

• Hints at something ominous

• Gives human-like qualities to objects

• Builds anxiety

What does an unreliable perspective create in a story?

• A chilling realization

• A feeling of tension

• A vivid picture

• A slow build-up of fear

What is personification in writing?

• Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects

• Hints at something ominous

• The use of short, concise sentences

• Placing two opposing ideas together

What is foreshadowing in a narrative?

• Hints at something ominous before revealing horror

• The feeling of tension or uncertainty

• Giving human-like qualities to objects

• Creates impact and sudden shock

What is irony in storytelling?

• When the opposite of what is expected happens

• Hints at something ominous

• The use of short, concise sentences

• Placing two opposing ideas together