Tension in Literature

Tension is _______________

• an element of excitement, fear and/or anxiety

• a state of excitement, fear and/or anxiety

• the lowest point of excitement, fear or anxiety

Which of the following is not a type of tension?

• Tension of the task

• Tension of plot

• Tension of surprise

• Tension of relationships

Tension of the task refers to ______________

• interpersonal conflicts

• new or unexpected revelations

• obstacles faced while attempting to accomplish a task

• the unknown

Interpersonal conflicts create tension of _______________

• surprise

• mystery

• the task

• relationships

______________ creates the first sign of tension

• Setting

• Complications

• Sound

• Lighting

Setting can be used to complement the ____________ and tension the author is trying to create.

• mystery

• surprise

• mood

• plot

Foreshadowing prepares readers for the tension by creating ______________ for what is to come.

• anticipation

• conflict

• atmosphere

• mood

Climax is the __________ of tension

• lowest point

• highest point

• lack