Build tension in Writing

What is the purpose of building tension in a story?

• To make the reader bored

• To make the reader laugh

• To make the reader feel that something bad might happen

• To make the reader feel relaxed

How can an author use foreshadowing to build tension?

• By introducing new characters

• By giving away the ending

• By hinting at what might happen later

• By describing the setting in detail

Which sense is NOT mentioned as important for building tension?

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

• Balance

Why should the problem or conflict not be solved too quickly?

• To describe the setting in more detail

• To introduce more characters

• To build suspense and make the reader think the character might fail

• To make the story longer

What is the effect of using short sentences in a tense scene?

• They add dramatic emphasis and mimic a heartbeat

• They slow down the action

• They confuse the reader

• They make the scene less exciting