Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
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The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between suspense and narrative pacing in storytelling. It discusses how the anticipation of what comes next engages readers, emphasizing literary techniques that create and maintain tension. Through various examples, the chapter highlights the psychological effects of waiting for resolution in narratives and its broader implications in our lives.
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