Unit 9: Longer Fiction or Drama III

Suspense

Suspense

________ in narratives is the feeling of uncertainty or tension that a reader or viewer experiences as they follow a story.

single text

A(n) ________ can contain various, and even conflicting, perspectives.

Conflict

________ in literature is created when there is a problem or struggle that the protagonist must face.

Expressing relief or joy

"Thank goodness that's over" or "I can finally breathe easy now."

Expressing gratitude or appreciation

"I couldn't have done it without you," "I'm so grateful for your help," "I'm glad we were able to come to a resolution."

Expressing regret or remorse

"I'm sorry for what I did," "I regret my actions," "I never should have let things get this far."

Expressing anger or frustration

"I can't believe they did that," "I'm so angry about what happened," "I can't believe this is how it ended."

Expressing confusion or uncertainty

"I'm not sure what just happened," "I'm not sure how I feel about this," "I need some time to process everything."

Expressing satisfaction or accomplishment

"I did it

Expressing defeat or disappointment

"I lost," "I'm not happy with the outcome," "I didn't expect it to end this way."

Creating tension and uncertainty

Inconsistencies in a text can create a sense of confusion and uncertainty for the reader, which can be used to build tension and suspense

Adding depth to the story

Inconsistencies can also be used to add depth and complexity to a story by introducing multiple perspectives, or by showing different versions of events

Creating a sense of realism

Inconsistencies in a text can also create a sense of realism by mimicking the way that people perceive and remember events in real life

Enhancing the theme

Inconsistencies in a text can also be used to enhance the themes of the story by showing the different ways in which people can perceive and interpret events

Reflecting the narrator's bias

Intentional narrative inconsistencies can also reflect the narrator's bias, emotions and subjectivity; showing how their perspective might affect the way they tell the story

Creating a sense of empathy

As the narrator develops, the reader may also develop a sense of empathy with them, which can affect the way they interpret the events and the characters in the story

Minor characters

are often not the main focus of the story, so they don’t really change or develop.

Significant events

usually relate to the text’s main conflict, and serve as vivid examples of the conflicting ideologies and beliefs that are present within the story.

Suspense

in narratives is the feeling of uncertainty or tension that a reader or viewer experiences as they follow a story.

resolution

of a story is the part of the plot that comes after the climax, in which the conflicts and tensions of the story are resolved.

lacks resolution

it can have a significant impact on how the reader interprets and understands the story.

narrator or speaker

can change as the story progresses as a result of actions and interactions that take place within the story.

third-person narrative

the narrator may be an omniscient observer, but their perspective can still change as the story progresses.