Suspense

Which of the following are common elements of suspense? Select ALL that apply!

• fog

• dark nights

• plot twist

• cliffhanger

• repetition

What is a cliffhanger?

• An idea or feeling that something may happen

• When authors provide hints or clues about something that will occur later in the story.

• Usually at the end of a story or book. Leaves you wondering.

Suspense is meant to be...

• Funny

• Calming

• Nerve provoking

• Sad

Suspense makes you use your five...

• Fingers

• Rules

• Elements

• Senses

When you are reading a good book and you are excited about what is going to happen next

• mystery

• suspense

• inference

• foreshadowing

A hint of what's to come

• Setting

• Inference

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

A series of events of plot points that causes the reader to feel anxious are used to build __________.

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• suspense

• cliffhanger

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to create suspense in a story?

• A) Flashback

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Exposition

• D) Dialogue

In literature, what is the primary purpose of suspense?

• A) To inform the reader

• B) To entertain the reader

• C) To keep the reader engaged and interested

• D) To confuse the reader

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of suspense?

• A) The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

• B) She heard a strange noise coming from the basement and decided to investigate.

• C) He went to the store to buy some groceries.

• D) They enjoyed a peaceful afternoon at the park.