Understanding Suspense in Horror Stories
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the oldest and strongest kind of fear according to H.P. Lovecraft?
Fear of monsters
Fear of the unknown
Fear of blood
Fear of darkness
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is suspense primarily used for in storytelling?
To reveal all the horrors at once
To keep the audience in anticipation
To make the story predictable
To introduce new characters
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which genres are most commonly associated with suspense?
Comedy and romance
Horror films and mystery novels
Science fiction and fantasy
Historical fiction and biographies
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Suspense can exist beyond horror and mystery. Which of the following is an example of suspense in other genres?
Will the hero save the day?
What is the color of the hero's costume?
How many pages are in the book?
What is the author's name?
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key element of suspense in storytelling?
Providing immediate answers
Setting up questions that delay answers
Using only dialogue
Avoiding any conflict
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a typical element of suspense?
Immediate resolution
Anticipation
Uncertainty
Tension
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of suspense on the audience?
It makes them lose interest
It keeps them engaged and curious
It confuses them
It makes them laugh
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
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