Why is suspense important in a story?

Suspense is important important to writing because...

________ is when the writer gives clues or hints about what will happen later in the story.

___________ is when the author gives the reader information so that he or she knows that something important is going to happen, but the character(s) is not aware of the upcoming situation or upcoming danger.

When the narrator of the story cannot be trusted they are called a(n) __________ .

The purpose of suspense is to keep the reader interested in the story.

Pacing

Is this dramatic irony?

When a reader is aware of something that a character isn't is:

What is when the author only gives readers a little information so they are in suspense to learn more?

Which technique is a completely unexpected revelation or turn of plot at the conclusion of a story or play?

Which techniques is when the author will give information and ask a question at the beginning and not give the answer until the end?

Which technique is when the author builds the story to intensity and the reader to the edge of their seat and then changes the pace of the story to draw out suspense?

First Person POV

“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

“Don’t miss, don’t miss, DON’T miss,” is all I could hear in my head. Well, that, and the 10,000 fans around me. Standing at the foul line I couldn’t help but think back to the championship game last year. The feeling of missing the game winning foul shots will stay with me forever. That was motivation though for me to get better in the off- season.

“This is SO not a good idea,” Marla whispered to Ashley as they snuck down the hall. “If my brother finds out, we are going to get into so much trouble.” The floor boards creaked underneath of them and the two girls froze, too nervous to move.

Growing up in a foster home had never been easy for Lorelei. She had lived in more places then she could remember, and never truly felt at home. Could today be different? She heard voices down the hall, her foster mother seemed to be talking to someone and Lorelei swore she heard the word “adopt”!

The sky was a brilliant shade of bright blue. The sun couldn’t hide its cheeriness, shining and smiling down on the world. Reese walked down the street with a little extra pep in her step, ready to take on the day.

What is the term for an ending that leaves unanswered questions?

Which element of storytelling involves the attitude the writer wants to convey to the reader?

a character who tells a story with a lack of credibility

The three types of irony are:

What type of irony is more commonly known as sarcasm?

What type of irony is when the audience knows something a character does not?

Moving a story forward with a certain speed. Slowing down or speeding up can create tension or surprise.

1st person and 3rd person, limited or omniscient

an unexpected development in a story

something literal that stands for a larger idea