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Suspense and Tension (Syntax (complex, multi-clausal sentences slow down…
Suspense and Tension
Syntax
complex, multi-clausal sentences slow down the pace and build up tension
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declarative, exclamatory, rhetorical questions, didactic, short concise, multi-clausal complex, use of punctuation
punctuation: exclamation marks, ellipsis, parenthesis
ellipsis indicates a broken syntax giving a sense of panic, unfinished/interrupted dialogue or thoughts
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setting
important in contributing to the overall atmosphere. usually set in darkness to create mysterious effect. often deserted, isolated settings to add to the sense of the unknown
sound effects
alliteration, assonance and especially, onomatopoeia
Imagery
how does the writer appeal to the senses to build up tension.
Aural, visual (including restricted sight) and Tactile (touch) are the most effective
a sense of 'if only'
if only he hadn't done that, if only he had known it, etc.... the terrible thing wouldn't happen
climatic moment
dramatic, drawing to an end
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