Short Story Review

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What does 'intent' mean in the context of observing someone closely?

Back

Attentive.

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How does suspense contribute to a story?

Back

It creates tension and anticipation for what will happen next.

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What is Mr. Lewis's attitude towards the box with the button?

Back

He wants nothing to do with it.

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What distinguishes the eighth night from the previous seven nights in the story?

Back

The narrator is clumsy and makes a noise, the old man is awake, and the old man hears the narrator chuckle.

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Why does the narrator insist he is not mad at the beginning of the story?

Back

He is proving to the reader that he is not crazy.

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What is the definition of 'mood' in literature?

Back

The emotional atmosphere created by the author.

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What is the role of 'plot' in a short story?

Back

It is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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How can a character's internal conflict enhance a story?

Back

It adds depth to the character and can drive the plot forward.

Front

What is 'irony' in literature?

Back

A contrast between expectation and reality.

Front

What does 'suspense' mean in the context of storytelling?

Back

A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next.