Exploring Suspense in Literature

What is the mood of a story that describes a dark, stormy night with howling winds and creaking trees?

• Joyful

• Suspenseful

• Romantic

• Humorous

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A character finds a mysterious key early in the story.

• A character describes their favorite meal.

• A character laughs at a joke.

• A character goes to sleep.

Identify the point of view in the following sentence: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the shadow move across the room."

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence: "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air"?

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Touch

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not.

• When a character speaks directly to the audience.

• When a story ends with a twist.

• When a character has a dramatic monologue.

Which sequence word would best fit in the following sentence: "First, we packed our bags. ____, we headed to the airport."

• Finally

• Next

• Meanwhile

• However

Read the following passage: "The old house stood at the end of the street, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling. Every night, strange noises echoed from within." What mood does this passage create?

• Cheerful

• Mysterious

• Boring

• Peaceful

Which of the following sentences uses foreshadowing to hint at future events?

• "The sun was shining brightly in the sky."

• "She noticed the door was slightly ajar, but thought nothing of it."

• "He enjoyed reading books in his spare time."

• "The cat purred contentedly on the windowsill."

Analyze the sensory details in this sentence: "The cold wind bit at her cheeks as she trudged through the snow, the crunch of ice underfoot echoing in the silent night."

• Sight and taste

• Sound and touch

• Smell and sight

• Touch and taste

Explain the dramatic irony in a scene where a character is searching for a hidden treasure, but the audience already knows it's been stolen.

• The character is unaware of the theft, creating tension for the audience.

• The character finds the treasure immediately.

• The character is aware of the theft but continues searching.

• The audience is unaware of the theft.