Imagery
The following sentence appeals to which of the 5 senses:
The metallic tang of blood coated his tongue, sharp and bitter, as though the very air around him had turned to rust and ruin.
What is Taste?
This eerie setting, often filled with thick fog and twisted trees, is perfect for getting lost while something stalks just out of sight.
What is a haunted forest?
This character is often the central figure in a scary story, facing terrifying challenges and confronting the forces of evil.
Who is the Protagonist?
Mood and Atmosphere refer to the ____________ tone of the story.
What is emotional?
Plot is the _____________ of _____________ that make up the story.
What are sequence and events?
The following sentence appeals to which of the 5 senses:
The moonlight cast long, twisted shadows through the cracked windows, distorting the figure in the corner into something monstrous that seemed to shift with every blink.
What is Sight?
This setting is usually found underground, where darkness reigns and the echo of dripping water fills the air, making it an ideal location for hidden horrors.
What is a dungeon or cave?
This menacing figure actively works against the hero, embodying the evil or danger that must be overcome in the story.
Who is the antagonist?
Mood and Atmosphere aim to create feelings of:
__________, __________, and __________.
What are fear, tension, and dread?
_____________ in plot refers to the introductory section of a story where the background information is provided.
What is Exposition?
The following sentence appeals to which of the 5 senses:
The air was thick with the rancid stench of decay, so overpowering that it clung to the back of his throat, forcing his stomach to lurch with every breath.
What is Smell?
This dilapidated location, often at the top of a hill, creaks with every step and seems frozen in time, its dark windows concealing years of tragedy.
What is an abandoned mansion?
This term refers to a person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story, serving as a central or supporting figure in the narrative.
What is a character?
The author will use __________ __________ to emphasize scary elements in a story.
What is descriptive language?
________ _______ is the series of events in a story that builds tension and develops the conflict.
What is rising action?
The following sentence appeals to which of the 5 senses:
The cold, clammy fingers of an unseen presence brushed against her neck, sending a paralyzing shiver down her spine as she stood frozen in the dark.
What is Touch?
This remote and weather-beaten structure, surrounded by miles of wilderness, becomes a trap when the elements turn deadly and something watches from the woods.
What is a cabin in the woods?
Identify the character in the following sentence:
A chilling laugh echoed through the dark alley, and in the flickering light, the twisted grin appeared, its eyes gleamed with malice, while he stood with a bundle of balloons in his hand.
What is a clown?
____________ in scary stories refers to the mental or emotional strain that creates a sense of anticipation, fear, or unease in the reader.
What is tension?
The __________ is the turning point or the most intense moment in a story, often marking the peak of the conflict and the highest level of suspense.
What is climax?
The following sentence appeals to which of the 5 senses:
A faint, irregular tapping echoed through the empty hallway, the sound growing louder and more erratic, as though the walls themselves were breathing with a malevolent rhythm.
What is Sound?
This setting is filled with the oppressive silence of stone walls and hidden corners, often built centuries ago and haunted by past inhabitants.
What is a gothic castle?
Who would the likely characters be in the following sentence:
The old house stood silent and still, its walls whispering secrets of those who once lingered but were never truly gone.
What are ghosts?
Describe the mood conveyed in the following excerpt: As she walked down the dimly lit corridor, a chill crept up her spine, making her heart race with each echoing footstep. The shadows seemed to stretch and twist, whispering secrets that made her skin crawl. With every creak of the floorboards, she felt a tightening in her chest, a paralyzing fear that something was watching her from the darkness ahead. The air felt heavy, thick with dread, as if the very walls held their breath, waiting for her to make the next move.
What is anxious and fearful?
The _______ _______ is the series of events that occur after the climax of a story, leading toward the resolution
What is falling action?