Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between anticipation and engagement in literature, focusing on the emotional responses readers experience while waiting for the next sentence. The discussion highlights how suspense and pacing enhance storytelling, using various literary examples to illustrate these dynamics. Ultimately, it reflects on the broader implications of anticipation, connecting literary techniques to the audience's own experiences in everyday life.
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