LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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irony
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foreshadowing
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cliffhanger
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characterization
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dramatic irony (the reader knows something the character doesn’t) Pace (fast or slow action) Foreshadowing (hints about what is to come) Flashbacks (moments from the past interspersed in the present-day narrative) More items
Detailed explanation-2: -Narrative (long-term) suspense. While technically any literary suspense might be described as “narrative, ” this refers to tension that builds throughout the entire story. Short-term suspense. Mysterious suspense. Horrific suspense. Romantic/comedic suspense. 26-Sept-2018
Detailed explanation-3: -Time. Uncertainty. Clear stakes. Pay off (the outcome) 18-Sept-2022
Detailed explanation-4: -Conflict. Every novel needs conflict, and it’s also incredibly important for building suspense. Pacing. The pace of your novel is another important component to building suspense. Red herrings. Red herrings are clues in your story that mislead readers. Atmosphere. High stakes.