Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
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The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter explores the critical role of anticipation in storytelling, highlighting how tension and engagement are created through strategic pauses and pacing. The speakers discuss various literary techniques that enhance the feeling of expectation and examine the psychological effects of suspense on audiences. Through examples and reflections, they illuminate the interplay between expectation, creativity, and emotional resonance in both written and spoken narratives.
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