What is the primary feeling that tension in writing aims to evoke in the reader?
Tension in Literature

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Happiness for the characters
Excitement about what will happen next
A sense of calm and peace
Confusion about the plot
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a technique for building tension mentioned in the text?
Varying sentence length
Using different senses
Teasing with clues
Introducing a new character
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How can different senses be used to build tension?
By focusing only on what characters can see
By using technical language
By making readers feel as though they are in the story
By ignoring the sense of taste and smell
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What effect do short sentences have in narrative writing?
They make the story boring
They express intense action and urgent situations
They make the narrative longer
They are used for descriptions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What role do dynamic verbs play in building tension?
They make the story slower
They indicate physical actions and can increase tension
They are not important
They are only used in dialogues
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the setting of a story contribute to building tension?
By being overly detailed and complex
By changing frequently to confuse the reader
By reflecting the mood or foreshadowing events
By remaining static and unchanging
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What role does pacing play in creating suspense in a story?
Fast pacing is used to resolve conflicts quickly
Slow pacing is necessary to develop characters fully
Varying pacing can control the tension and release cycle
Consistent pacing is key to maintaining reader interest
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