The Importance of Setting
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 12 min· 9.t.t.1.a: Describe How Narrative Techniques (including Archetypes, Multiple Perspectives, Plot Structure, And Symbolism) Interact, Using Textual Evidence.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how setting contributes to the meaning of a story.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:36
How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to H.P. Lovecraft, the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown, which writers can harness by leaving the audience hanging in anticipation.
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To build suspense, authors can limit the point of view, choose the right setting and imagery, and play with style and form.
- 3
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 Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the setting of an old mansion with winding halls and secret passageways can contribute to the suspense and meaning of a horror story.”
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