Pacing, Tension, and Climax
Students investigate how writers manipulate sentence structure and paragraphing to control pacing and build tension. They will identify the climax and its impact on the narrative arc.
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Students investigate how writers manipulate sentence structure and paragraphing to control pacing and build tension. They will identify the climax and its impact on the narrative arc.
Key Questions
- How does the author build suspense?
- What role does sentence length play in pacing?
- How is the climax prepared for and executed?
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