Setting & Pacing
What is the term for where and when a story takes place?
setting
How does foreshadowing create suspense?
It makes readers curious about what will happen next.
What is characterization?
How a writer shows what a character is like.
What is symbolism?
Using objects to represent bigger ideas.
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator who may not tell the truth or sees things differently.
How can slow pacing create suspense?
It makes readers wait and feel anxious about what will happen next.
Why is foreshadowing important in a mystery?
It can provide clues to solve the mystery.
What is juxtaposition?
Putting two things side by side to highlight their differences.
Name a common symbol used in horror stories.
Darkness, Monsters, Haunted Houses,Ghosts,Possession
Mirrors: Used to create tension and represent the duality of human nature.
Shadows and Darkness: Symbolizing the unknown and the unconscious fears.
Monstrous Figures: Representing societal fears and personal demons
and so much more!
What is a red herring?
A clue that misleads or distracts from the real answer.
Why is the setting important in a mystery story?
It helps build the atmosphere and can give clues to the mystery.
Give an example of imagery for a dark forest.
Tall, twisted trees with shadows creeping around.
Name two ways a writer can show a character's traits
Through their actions and what they say.
What does ambiguity mean?
When something is unclear or can have more than one meaning.
What is a mystery?
A story that has something to solve or figure out.
Name a way to speed up the pacing in a story.
Using short sentences or quick actions.
How can strong imagery make a story more exciting?
It makes readers feel like they are part of the story.
Give an example of juxtaposition in a story.
A sunny day that suddenly turns into a storm.
How can ambiguity create suspense?
It makes readers unsure about what will happen.
How can red herrings create suspense?
They make readers think they know the answer when they don't.
Give an example of a setting that might create suspense.
A haunted house or a graveyard.
Name a technique writers use for foreshadowing.
Using symbols or certain words, include mysterious objects, dialogue, title, setting, metaphor or simile
Why is juxtaposition useful in building tension?
It shows the change in mood or situation.
How can ambiguity affect the reader's experience?
It can make them think and feel more involved in the story.
How does an unreliable narrator affect the story's ending?
It can change how we understand the ending or the truth.