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Elements of Suspense

Quiz by Christina Edwards

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8 questions
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  • Q1
    Guessing what may happen in the future of a story is called
    predicting
    predating
    preshowing
    45s
  • Q2
    Giving a warning or indication of what is to come is called
    predicting
    showing
    foreshadowing
    forecasting
    45s
  • Q3
    "You are climbing in a cave when suddenly your light goes out" foreshadows that you:
    see the cave opening
    get lost
    find a bat
    meet a friend
    45s
  • Q4
    The point of view that uses 'I' is called
    first person
    third person limited
    third person omniscient
    second person
    45s
  • Q5
    The time & place of a story is the
    plot
    rising action
    background
    setting
    45s
  • Q6
    The background, characters, & setting of a story are introduced in the
    exposition
    resolution
    climax
    falling action
    45s
  • Q7
    An author will use __________________ as a way to heighten suspense in a story
    flickering lights
    scary people
    ghosts
    denial of sight or increased sounds
    45s
  • Q8
    A ___________ is when the author refers to something that previously happened in a story
    flashforward
    flashback
    foreshadowing
    foreboding
    45s

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