Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter explores the critical role of anticipation and suspense in narrative structures, illustrating how waiting for the next sentence deepens audience engagement. The hosts discuss various literary techniques that evoke suspense and the psychological effects of delayed gratification on readers and listeners. Through reflective dialogue and examples, they highlight the emotional connections fostered by narrative unpredictability.
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