SUSPENSE
Take good notes on the elements of suspense!
SUSPENSE
Take good notes on the elements of suspense!
Descriptions of Suspense
Descriptions of Suspense
The uncertainty or anxiety we feel about what is going to happen next in a story.
Page-turning pace that keeps readers awake just to turn the next page.
The uncertainty or anxiety we feel about what is going to happen next in a story.
Page-turning pace that keeps readers awake just to turn the next page.
Characteristics of Suspense
Characteristics of Suspense
Reader wonders what will happen next.
Reader wonders when the next plot surprise will spring out at them.
Reader wonders how the character will resolve their conflicts.
Reader wonders what will happen next.
Reader wonders when the next plot surprise will spring out at them.
Reader wonders how the character will resolve their conflicts.
Elements of SuspenseElements of Suspense
Each scene, chapter, event ends on a “hook” to lure readers to the next.
High drama and emotion for both the characters, and if successful, the reader too.
Each scene, chapter, event ends on a “hook” to lure readers to the next.
High drama and emotion for both the characters, and if successful, the reader too.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
much uncertainty surrounding the main suspect or there is more than one.
The reader must get to know the villain as well as they know the hero(ine).
unexpected twists and flashes of insight for both the characters and the reader.
much uncertainty surrounding the main suspect or there is more than one.
The reader must get to know the villain as well as they know the hero(ine).
unexpected twists and flashes of insight for both the characters and the reader.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
hardly ever any coincidences. The hero(ine) takes an active role in tracking down the pieces of the puzzle.
The timeline is short and the hero(ine) is in constant and ever-increasing peril.
The climactic end is the result of hero(ine) solving the mystery and giving the villain his do.
hardly ever any coincidences. The hero(ine) takes an active role in tracking down the pieces of the puzzle.
The timeline is short and the hero(ine) is in constant and ever-increasing peril.
The climactic end is the result of hero(ine) solving the mystery and giving the villain his do.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
The hero(ine) has help from any number of people.
Foreshadowing is used so the reader won’t want to wait to find out if it is true.
The weather reflects the emotions and attitudes of the characters.
The hero(ine) has help from any number of people.
Foreshadowing is used so the reader won’t want to wait to find out if it is true.
The weather reflects the emotions and attitudes of the characters.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
Elements of Suspense ctd.
All five senses are represented
The readers understand the villains motives, even if the characters do not.
Red herrings are used to throw the hero(ine) and the reader off track.
All five senses are represented
The readers understand the villains motives, even if the characters do not.
Red herrings are used to throw the hero(ine) and the reader off track.
Let’s Get to Work!Let’s Get to Work!
Use these notes to create a storyboard of “The Cask of Amontillado”.
Draw a picture for all 6 frames with an example of an element of suspense.
Write a caption that identifies the suspense element from your notes.
Color it! Finish for homework!
Use these notes to create a storyboard of “The Cask of Amontillado”.
Draw a picture for all 6 frames with an example of an element of suspense.
Write a caption that identifies the suspense element from your notes.
Color it! Finish for homework!
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