Plot Elements in The Most Dangerous Game
Learning Objective
I can identify elements of plot in "The Most Dangerous Game."
Lesson Flow
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How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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According to H.P. Lovecraft, the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown, which writers can harness by leaving the audience in anticipation, or suspense.
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To build suspense, writers can limit the point of view, choose the right setting and imagery, and play with style and form.
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Two techniques for creating suspense are dramatic irony, where the audience knows something the characters don't, and the cliffhanger, which cuts off right before a crucial revelation.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how the setting in "The Most Dangerous Game" contributes to the story's suspense.”
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