Elements of Suspense using Hitchcock Films

What is suspense in literature?

• A feeling of excitement about a happy ending.

• A feeling of anxiety about what might happen.

• A sense of confusion about the plot.

• A moment of comic relief.

Which literary technique involves an author providing clues or warnings about future events?

• Pacing

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

• Dramatic Irony

How does pacing affect suspense in a narrative?

• It determines the length of the story.

• It controls the rhythm of storytelling and can stretch tension.

• It describes the physical setting of the story.

• It reveals the author's personal opinions.

What is dramatic irony?

• When a character makes a humorous mistake.

• When the audience knows something the characters do not.

• When the author directly states their opinion.

• When the story ends abruptly.