Suspense Techniques

In the short film, 2 AM, the main character watches the antagonist (man with the smile) turn around and walk away. This is an example of _____________.

• Pacing

• Developing False Moment of Relief

• Dangerous Action/Setting

• Dramatic Irony

_________ creates suspense because the character(s) are dealing with a problem and the reader wants to know how it is resolved.

• Setting

• Conflict

• Dramatic irony

• Foreshadowing

A feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen is...

• Conflict

• Suspense

• Characterization

• Foreshadowing

What are the key elements and techniques involved in writing suspenseful narratives?

• Detailed descriptions and vivid imagery

• Predictable plot twists and straightforward storytelling

• Minimal use of suspenseful language

• Humorous dialogue and light-hearted tone

A technique Poe used in The Tell Tale Heart to create suspense was

• Complete sentences

• Run on sentences

• Fragmented sentences

A feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

• suspense

• climax

• resolution

• foreshadowing

The writer's use of clues - true or false - that may or may not hint or suggest the story's outcome is...

• Mystery

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

Which of the following is a common technique used to build suspense in a narrative?

• A) Flashback

• B) Red Herring

• C) Exposition

• D) Dialogue

In a suspenseful story, what role does pacing play?

• A) It slows down the narrative to add detail.

• B) It speeds up the narrative to create urgency.

• C) It maintains a steady rhythm throughout.

• D) It introduces new characters.

What is the effect of using cliffhangers at the end of a chapter?

• A) It resolves the story.

• B) It creates a sense of closure.

• C) It leaves the reader in suspense.

• D) It introduces a new setting.