Elements of Suspense Quiz

What is foreshadowing?

• Foreshadowing is a type of flashback in a story.

• Foreshadowing is a technique used to create suspense in a story.

• Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint at or suggest future events or outcomes in a story.

• Foreshadowing is a form of foreshortening in literature.

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How does foreshadowing contribute to building suspense in a story?

• Foreshadowing creates anticipation and expectation, building suspense.

• Foreshadowing reveals the outcome early, eliminating suspense.

• Foreshadowing provides background information, reducing suspense.

• Foreshadowing confuses the reader, reducing suspense.

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What is dramatic irony?

• A type of comedy where characters make funny mistakes.

• A literary device where the audience knows something that the characters do not.

• A technique used in painting to create a sense of depth.

• A form of irony where the audience is not aware of something that the characters know.

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How does dramatic irony create suspense in a story?

• By allowing the audience or reader to know more about the situation or outcome than the characters do.

• By revealing the true intentions of the characters in advance.

• By providing a sense of mystery and uncertainty.

• By creating a sense of anticipation and tension.

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Define suspense

• The feeling of uncertainty, anticipation, and tension in storytelling.

• The feeling of boredom and disinterest in storytelling.

• The feeling of excitement and joy in storytelling.

• The feeling of certainty and relaxation in storytelling.

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What are some common techniques used to create suspense in a narrative?

• cliffhangers, foreshadowing, pacing, tension building, and unexpected plot twists

• happy endings, predictable plotlines, slow pacing

• clear and straightforward writing, no surprises, linear storytelling

• minimal use of dialogue, lack of conflict, no build-up of tension

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Main character of a story; usually "good" character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Ms. Olofson

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Villain or opposing force in a story; usually "bad" character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Ms. Olofson

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Setting must include which TWO components

• Time

• Place

• City

• State

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What is the CONFLICT of a story?

• The problem

• The main characters

• The highest point of excitement

• Same as the setting

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