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    Brittany Triplett Analysis 1 English 102-038 20 February 2014 Analysis 1: Suspense‚ Shock‚ and Surprise in “The Story of an Hour”” Within the nation’s quick process of industrialization and urbanization inspired many economic‚ political‚ and social reforms. Such significant events such as both the women’s suffrage and temperance movements were led by middle-class women‚ hoping to better their own situations and lifestyles. Some of the issues women had faced during the Progressive Era included:

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    Chapter 10: “High School Expectations” Middle School isn’t over; the end is here at last. The parts of my life that seemed never ending are gone for good. I thought I could not wait until high school‚ but now I wish that it wasn’t here so soon‚ ending my year as an eight grader. I feel lost as my eight grade year comes to a close. The anticipation I once felt about high school has been replaced with not only fear but also the never ending question of what to expect when I get there. High

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    helps create suspense in the story. In the book it is expressed that “In this character it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the

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    characters (Frankenstein‚ the monster‚ Walton)‚ the main themes; the manipulation of suspense Frankenstein: Chinese boxes‚ Russian dolls and a big‚ scary monster This essay will briefly examine a variety of features in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Firstly‚ it will examine the structure of the novel before turning to the three main characters. Afterwards‚ it will investigate how Shelley manipulates suspense and then discuss a few selected themes. Finally‚ it will offer a concise summary and

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    Tense ‚ violent‚ and suspense set the mood of Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Tell-Tale Heart.” First the text says‚”I undid the lantern cautiously-oh‚ so cautiously‚ cautiously‚ I undid it just so much that a single thin ray fell upon the vulture eye” (80). The mood is suspenseful because of the language and used in the repeating of the word how to create the suspense. The text says cautiously three times so it means the narrator under the lantern very slowly and carefully. Next the text says “I cut

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    Ericzon D. Quinain August 28‚ 2013 BSHRM 302 Mrs. Angelita Libardo “ Keeping Up With The Expectation Of My Parents “ In my elementary days‚ I always remember reading a quotation in our room which writes “Education is the key to success”. This quote was stocked in my mind up to now. It became my guiding light making me more determined and motivated in achieving my goals and be successful. It helped me to follow

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    An analysis of how Ridley Scott creates suspense and tension through the use of sound‚ cinematography and performance in the air duct scene from “Alien”. In this scene‚ we follow the character Dallas (Tom Skerrit) as he searches for the alien in the ships air ducts‚ whilst communicating with the rest of his crew. At this point the audience are already aware of how dangerous the alien is‚ as it had already killed Kane (John Hurt) and Brett (Harry Dean Stanton) Not only this but Dallas had previously

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    How does Bill Bryson use humour to entertain his reader? ‘Notes from a Small Island’‚ written by Bill Bryson is a reflective travel journal comparing Bryon’s past views and opinions of Britain‚ his expectations and thus the reality of what he discovers it to have become. Bryson uses satire‚ humour‚ irony and sarcasm to generate a pace and lucid flow within his writing‚ and for the reader this can be thoroughly captivating and entertaining. Immediately as the book opens‚ Bryson establishes an informal

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    Many Hitchcock films incorporate his own stylistic approach towards suspense‚ but one of the most common seen in The 39 Steps‚ is the use of lighting‚ which is also an important use in German Expressionism. The scene where Richard Hannay‚ the protagonist‚ is standing and listening to the police in the room next door highlights

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    Tatiana Paredes English 220 October 16‚ 2012 Suspense and Tension Tension‚ suspense and surprise are all essential elements in a story. This is because they not only draw readers’ attention to a story and compel them to continue reading‚ but they also increase the readers’ emotions as they anticipate with uncertainty on what is going to happen next in the story. Suspense can operate in any in any situation that has a lead-up to a dramatic moment or a significant event‚ with tension being the

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