Suspense Elements

Suspense makes you use your five...

• Fingers

• Rules

• Elements

• Senses

A story or plot-line that ends in suspense in order to interest the reader.

• Cliffhanger

• Mystery

• Reversal

• Suspense

The SETTING for this photo is....

• a country meadow during the springtime

• a futuristic city

• an old graveyard on Halloween

• someone's backyard at Christmas time

Define "cliffhanger" in the context of a narrative.

• A type of character who is always in danger.

• A plot device where a story ends abruptly at a suspenseful moment.

• A setting that is located on a mountain.

• A dialogue that reveals a character's secret.

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What does "red herring" mean in a suspenseful story?

• A type of fish that appears in the story.

• A misleading clue that diverts attention from the real issue.

• A character who is always angry.

• A subplot that supports the main story.

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What is the role of "pacing" in creating suspense?

• The speed at which a character runs.

• The rate at which a story unfolds to maintain interest.

• The number of pages in a book.

• The frequency of dialogue in a chapter.

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What does "mystery" refer to in a story?

• A character who is very secretive.

• An element that creates curiosity and suspense.

• A setting that is dark and gloomy.

• A plot that is easy to predict.

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What is "suspense" in literature?

• The resolution of a story.

• The intense feeling of anticipation or anxiety about what will happen next.

• The introduction of a new character.

• The description of a peaceful scene.

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What is a common technique used to build suspense in a narrative?

• Foreshadowing

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Characterization

Which of the following best describes 'dramatic irony' in a suspenseful story?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When a character speaks directly to the audience

• When the story is told from multiple perspectives

• When the setting is described in great detail