Techniques for Creating Suspense in Literary Texts: A Study of Selected Short Stories by John LuangalaFlorence Tembo
Suspense is created by withholding information or revealing it slowly, creating a sense of mystery or uncertainty about what will happen next. This can be achieved through various techniques such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, and dramatic irony. By using suspense, writers can heighten the emotional...
“Literary devices” is a broad, catch-all term for describing the strategies, elements, and techniques that writers and authors use to strengthen their ideas, add personality to their prose, and supercharge their writing. Just as chefs use unique ingredients or techniques to create culinary maste...
Explore Literary Devices: Definitions & Examples. Learn techniques writers use to convey messages, create effects, and evoke emotions in readers.
Writers use foreshadowing to tell readers what to expect. This may come in the form of events or phrases that hint at actions to come later in the plot. Foreshadowing can be obvious or very subtle, creating suspense because the readers aren’t sure what to expect. For instance, a writer ...
Literary elements, also known as literary devices, are writing techniques used to create artistic special effects that immerse the reader. They are considered the main tools in a writer’s toolbox. Popular literary elements examples include allusion, diction, foreshadowing, imagery, metaphors, similes...
Suspense or Thriller Genre.Thrillers/suspense storiesare usually about people in danger, often involving crimes, natural disasters, or terrorism. Upmarket.Upmarket stories are often written for and/or focus on upper class people who live in an upscale environment. ...
Edgar Alan Poe and Shirley Jackson have both used symbolism to create suspense in their stories and leave the readers shocked with an unexpected ending. These symbols are portrayed within the attire of the characters, the names of the characters, and the time and setting of the story. The ...
Literary criticismfunctions asan analytical frameworkthat scrutinizes the elements contributing to the creation, interpretation, and impact of literary texts. Literary criticism dissects how language, narrative techniques, and cultural contexts converge, influencing the meaning embedded within literary works. Th...
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