Understanding Suspense and Mood

What is the definition of suspense?

• A feeling of happiness and contentment about the story's outcome

• A feeling of excitement, anxiety, or uncertainty about what will happen

• The author's use of humor to lighten the mood

• A detailed description of the setting

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Which term describes the author's attitude and the words they use to set the mood?

• Suspense

• Mood

• Tone

• Irony

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is situational irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When the outcome is different than what is expected

• When a character says one thing but means another

• When the setting is described in great detail

Define "acquire" and use it in a sentence.

• To lose something; "She managed to acquire her favorite book."

• To get, receive, or earn something; "He acquired a new skill over the summer."

• To destroy something; "They acquired the old building."

• To forget something; "She acquired the memory of her childhood."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

Define "genial" and use it in a sentence.

• Unfriendly and cold; "His genial nature made him unpopular."

• Friendly, cheerful, and warm; "Her genial smile welcomed everyone."

• Sad and gloomy; "The genial weather ruined the picnic."

• Angry and hostile; "The genial dog barked at everyone."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.8.6

Define "intrigue" and use it in a sentence.

• To bore someone; "The story intrigued no one."

• To confuse someone; "The puzzle intrigued him."

• To raise one's curiosity or interest; "The mystery novel intrigued her."

• To anger someone; "The news intrigued the crowd."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define "justify" and use it in a sentence.

• To ignore something; "He justified the rules."

• To explain or give a good reason for; "She justified her decision to leave early."

• To criticize something; "They justified the new policy."

• To hide something; "He justified the evidence."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define "offensive" and use it in a sentence.

• Pleasant and enjoyable; "The offensive smell was delightful."

• Disgusting and deeply upsetting; "His offensive remarks hurt everyone."

• Boring and dull; "The offensive movie put everyone to sleep."

• Exciting and thrilling; "The offensive game was a hit."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define "ruthless" and use it in a sentence.

• Kind and compassionate; "The ruthless leader showed mercy."

• Gentle and caring; "Her ruthless nature was admired."

• Cruel and without pity; "The ruthless businessman cut all the jobs."

• Lazy and unmotivated; "His ruthless attitude led to success."

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the mood of a story?

• The author's use of suspense

• The feeling or atmosphere of the story

• The plot twist at the end

• The main character's personality

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CCSS.RL.8.4