Elements of Suspense and Writer Techniques

What are the elements of a story/narrative?

• Setting, Plot, Resolution

• Setting, Characters, Conflict, Main Events, Theme, Resolution

• Characters, Conflict, Resolution

• Characters, Conflict, Plot, Theme

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following are elements of suspense?

• Gain

• Thoughts

• Time

• Suspense

• Loss

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CCSS.RL.7.3

(a)   is a clue that shows the reader what will happen later.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Define "suspense".

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CCSS.RL.7.4

(a)   is the space between the character and their goal.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Does the following create a suspenseful situation?

The sun was starting to set and the rain began to pour down. As Carl made his way out of the curve, his car broke down in the middle of the road. He reached for his phone to call for help only to discover his phone was dead. Carl collected his belongings and started to walk as night began to fall. Just up ahead he could see a dirt road leading to an abandoned house sitting on top of the hill. Carl contemplated taking shelter at the house, but the rain had started back up and he had nowhere else to go. He continued to walk in the direction of the house, but stopped because he felt like there was someone else walking with him.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.2

Based on question '6', what elements of suspense were used?

• Mood

• Loss

• Foreshadowing

• Setting

• Choices/Expectations

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

If you were the author of question '6', how would you continue the story? Use between 3-5 sentences to add to the story.

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CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3D