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Horror and Suspense

Unit 2 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Suspense A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
Setting Locations or environments in a story that create tension and anticipation, making readers eager to find out what happens next.
Parallel Worlds A parallel world is another universe situated “alongside” our own, considered a fourth or “other dimension”
Source of Horror The main source of what makes something scary; a haunting, possession, invasion, curse, etc.
Supernatural vs fantastic Something that is beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature
Good vs Evil juxtaposing morally righteous characters with someone antithetical who is ethically flawed, usually after undergoing a turning point in their life
Quest for Forbidden Knowledge Something humans are not supposed to know! Such as: how to control life and death.
Irony a situation which there is a contrast between expectations and reality.
Delays Dramatic pauses, conflicts are extended (leaving the reader on edge).
Sensory Details Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create vivid images in the reader's mind.
Conflict The reader or audience wonders how each conflict will end.
Fear of the Unknown A feeling of anxiety or apprehension about what is unfamiliar or uncertainty about a situation.
Foreshadowing A literary device where hints or clues are given about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation.
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