Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time

Question 2 of 3 • FL-1001380-English Honors 3

What could an author do to adjust the mood to heighten suspense? Check the three best answers.

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describe dark imagery, such as approaching dusk, shadows, and storms

set the story outside rather than inside

recount unexpected or unexplained events

leave out key details to increase mystery

restrict the narrative to first-person point of view to add intrigue

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Question 2 of 3 • FL-1001380-English Honors 3

Answer

describe dark imagery, such as approaching dusk, shadows, and storms

set the story outside rather than inside

recount unexpected or unexplained events

leave out key details to increase mystery

restrict the narrative to first-person point of view to add intrigue

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