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 narrative structures and its impact on audience engagement. The speakers analyze various literary techniques that create suspense, discussing the psychological effects of pacing and the emotional responses elicited by waiting for a narrative resolution. Through insightful examples and commentary, they emphasize the importance of timing and the delicate balance between tension and payoff in storytelling.
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