Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter examines the relationship between narrative structures and the suspense built through the strategic use of pauses in storytelling. Through examples from literature and film, as well as personal anecdotes, the speakers highlight how anticipation enhances audience engagement and emotional connection to the narrative.
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