
Mastering Narrative Suspense

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Selvakumary Mohan
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does pacing influence the buildup of tension in a story?
Pacing is irrelevant to the emotional impact of a narrative.
Pacing only affects character development, not tension.
Pacing has no effect on tension in a story.
Pacing influences tension by controlling the speed of the narrative, creating urgency or allowing for deeper emotional engagement.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is foreshadowing and how can it enhance suspense?
Foreshadowing enhances suspense by creating anticipation and tension, making readers eager to see how hinted events will develop.
Foreshadowing is a technique used to summarize the plot.
Foreshadowing only reveals the ending of a story.
Foreshadowing has no impact on the reader's experience.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a cliffhanger and explain its effect on the reader.
The chapter ends with a detailed description of the setting.
In a thriller novel, the protagonist is about to confront the antagonist when the chapter ends abruptly with a loud crash, leaving the reader unsure of what happens next.
The antagonist reveals their plan in a long monologue.
The protagonist wins the battle and the story ends happily.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can varying sentence length contribute to suspense?
Suspense is only built through dialogue, not sentence structure.
Long sentences always create more tension than short ones.
Varying sentence length creates rhythm that enhances tension and manipulates pacing.
Varying sentence length has no effect on suspense.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does character development play in creating tension?
Character development has no impact on emotional stakes.
Character development only serves to introduce new characters.
Character development simplifies the plot and reduces tension.
Character development enhances tension by deepening emotional stakes and conflicts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe a technique for effective foreshadowing in a narrative.
Include a prologue that summarizes the entire plot.
Use subtle hints or clues early in the story that suggest future events.
Introduce a character who reveals the ending directly.
Use a dream sequence to predict the outcome.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can an author use setting to build suspense?
Describing characters' emotions to distract from the plot.
Using setting to provide a clear timeline of events.
An author can use setting to create an eerie atmosphere, introduce unexpected elements, and limit visibility to heighten tension and vulnerability.
Focusing solely on dialogue to convey the story's mood.
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