2.1.2 - Pacing and Tension

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define pacing in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how fast or slow a story can feel.

Question 2

Easy

What is tension?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does pacing refer to in storytelling?

  • The plot's genre
  • The speed of narrative progression
  • The setting details

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different genres handle pacing.

Question 2

True or False: Tension can only be created through external conflict.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider emotional struggles as a source of tension.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a short narrative where pacing shifts dramatically during an action scene, followed by a reflective moment. Discuss how these changes impact tension.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on contrasting the emotions felt during and after the action.

Question 2

Create two scenes: one fast-paced and filled with tension, the other slow and reflective. Compare their effects on reader engagement.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how pacing influences the stakes and emotional resonance.

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