Suspense

Suspense

A feeling of uncertainty (@mood) about the outcome of the story. Suspense invokes feelings of excitement, anxiety, fear, anticipation. A common device used to create suspense is foreshadowing.

Tools in Action: In "The Most Dangerous Game" Rainsford is hiding in a tree while General Zaroff stands below: "Rainsford held his breath. The general's eyes had left the ground and were traveling inch by inch up the tree. Rainsford froze there, every muscle tensed for a spring."