Suspense Techniques
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The reader caring about what happens to the character fits into which two suspense techniques?
Characterization and reader empathy
The reader’s concern and worry
Impending danger and high stakes
Escalating tension and climax
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which suspense technique best describes unpredictability, thinking that characters might fail at first and having readers will make guesses but they won’t know what happens next
Exploitation of fears and emotions
Characterization and reader empathy
Anticipation and Expectation
Impending danger and high stakes
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If an author has a character trapped in a small space, or lost in the dark, or surrounded by sharks, the author might be tapping into the suspense technique of________
The reader’s concern and worry
Anticipation and Expectation
Exploitation of fears and emotions
Escalating tension and climax
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is a description of the technique Impending Danger and High Stakes?
The reader connects with the character.
The reader can't guess what will happen next.
The reader knows the character might fail at first.
The reader realizes the character has something big to lose, like family, or their life.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following does NOT describe the technique Anticipation and Expectation?
unpredictable
readers will be worried about the character
characters might fail at first
readers will try to guess what happens next
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which technique is designed to make the reader nervous, "dangle the carrot," and build apprehension and tension?
The reader’s concern and worry
Exploitation of fears and emotions
Impending danger and high stakes
Escalating tension and climax
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Create moments when everything seems to be ok.
Developing False Moments of Relief
Creating Worry/Anxiety
Dangerous Action/Situation/Setting
Pacing
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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