Creating Tension in Storytelling

What are the three key elements of tension in storytelling?

• Complication, Potential, Anticipation

• Setting, Character, Plot

• Conflict, Resolution, Climax

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

In the example of Julie, what creates the initial conflict?

• Her desire to become a dancer

• Her fear of public speaking

• Her conflicting goals of singing and astronomy

• Her rivalry with her sister

Why is it important for characters to have goals in a story?

• To introduce more settings

• To create conflict and drive the plot

• To make the story longer

• To simplify the narrative

Why is it important not to resolve conflicts too quickly in a story?

• It simplifies the plot

• It keeps the reader engaged by maintaining tension

• It makes the story longer

• It allows for more characters to be introduced

How can complicating a conflict enhance a story?

• By shortening the timeline

• By adding layers and depth, increasing tension

• By making it easier to resolve

• By reducing the number of characters

How can a 'ticking clock' be used in storytelling?

• To resolve a subplot

• To provide background information

• To create a sense of urgency and increase tension

• To introduce a new character

What is the effect of a longer timeline on tension?

• It increases tension by adding more events

• It simplifies the plot

• It can reduce tension by loosening connections between events

• It has no effect on tension

What is a potential downside of withholding too much information from the reader?

• It can make the setting unclear

• It can lead to a lack of character development

• It can cause confusion and reduce engagement

• It can make the story too predictable

What role do emotional stakes play in creating tension?

• They provide a physical challenge for the character

• They add depth to the setting

• They increase the reader's emotional investment

• They simplify the plot

What is a key consideration when managing information in a story?

• Only revealing information in the climax

• Balancing between withholding and revealing information to maintain tension

• Withholding all information until the end

• Ensuring all information is revealed at the start