Suspense Techniques

Suspense Techniques

7th - 9th Grade

30 Qs

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Suspense Techniques

Suspense Techniques

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th - 9th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.7.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.7.6

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Emily Heslop

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Foreshadowing is ___________
When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion
The way you, the reader, feels at the end of a story.
Hints/clues that the author gives about events to come
The  author's/character's attitude towards his/her subject, setting, or character(s)

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The state of tension and uncertainty caused by an uncertain, undecided or mysterious situation that creates an emotional pull to encourage the audience to keep reading or watching
MOOD
MYSTERY
SUSPENSE
TONE

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
An issue between a character and an outside force.
A problem within the exposition of a story.
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
A problem caused by the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
A problem that a character has with other characters.
A struggle between a character and a family member.
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which technique is when the author builds the story to intensity and the reader to the edge of their seat and then changes the pace of the story to draw out suspense?

Suspenseful Title

Selective Information

Slow Down Method

Figurative Language

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Suspense makes you want to read what happens next.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The attitude a writer takes towards their subject matter--characters, events, and audience.
DILEMMA
MOOD TONE
TONE
VERBAL IRONY

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.6

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