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Creating Tension in Storytelling

Creating Tension in Storytelling

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three key elements of tension in storytelling?

Complication, Potential, Anticipation

Setting, Character, Plot

Conflict, Resolution, Climax

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of Julie, what creates the initial conflict?

Her desire to become a dancer

Her fear of public speaking

Her conflicting goals of singing and astronomy

Her rivalry with her sister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for characters to have goals in a story?

To introduce more settings

To create conflict and drive the plot

To make the story longer

To simplify the narrative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important not to resolve conflicts too quickly in a story?

It simplifies the plot

It keeps the reader engaged by maintaining tension

It makes the story longer

It allows for more characters to be introduced

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can complicating a conflict enhance a story?

By shortening the timeline

By adding layers and depth, increasing tension

By making it easier to resolve

By reducing the number of characters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a 'ticking clock' be used in storytelling?

To resolve a subplot

To provide background information

To create a sense of urgency and increase tension

To introduce a new character

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of a longer timeline on tension?

It increases tension by adding more events

It simplifies the plot

It can reduce tension by loosening connections between events

It has no effect on tension

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