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Viewers get some tips on how to create suspense in their writing from a short video that draws on examples from Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, and even Oedipus Rex. Remember: It's not what happens but what readers fear might happen.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members craft their own suspense stories employing the suggestions found in the video
- Assign groups to analyze devices used in stories they have read and present their findings to the class
Classroom Considerations
- If assigning the video for out-of-class viewing, assure that all pupils have Internet access
Pros
- Each tip includes examples from published stories
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- None