Through her use of the weather (eg. The London Particular, fog, sea frets), the flashback narrative structure, her use of contrast (eg. Weather, trains, market/funeral, domestic details, un-natural events), use of sounds (eg. pony and trap, rocking chair, child's cry), repetition of details before incidents (eg. presence of birds and rustling sound), unusual characters (eg. Keckwick, Mr Jerome's fear of the woman, Samuel Daily's warnings), Arthurs changing response to people and events (eg. Eel Marsh House, breakdown of his health/sanity/confidence), set piece incidents (eg. the funeral scene, nursery scene, saving Spider, where his child gets killed) Also through her word choices and use of figurative language.
Susan Hill uses atmospheric descriptions of the eerie marshlands, the isolated mansion, and the creepy nursery to create a sense of foreboding throughout the novel. She gradually reveals disturbing events surrounding the mysterious woman in black, adding layers of tension and mystery. The use of chilling encounters and ghostly sightings further intensifies the fear experienced by the reader.
Susan Hill builds fear in "The Woman in Black" through the use of suspenseful atmosphere, eerie descriptions of the ghostly woman, and a sense of impending doom. She also employs techniques such as isolation, uncertainty, and psychological tension to keep readers on edge and heighten the fear throughout the story. Additionally, the gradual uncovering of the tragic events surrounding the ghost and the protagonist's growing sense of dread contribute to the overall sense of fear in the novel.
Foreshadowing builds suspense.
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An excellent way to build tension in fiction is to keep the reader on edge by introducing conflict, creating obstacles for the characters to overcome, and building anticipation for a climactic moment. By gradually escalating the stakes and heightening emotions, you can make the reader feel invested and engaged in the story.
Throughout the hunger games series Collins keeps the suspense building as each chapter/book ends with a resolution and a cliff hanger, which keeps the reader wanting More
Creating a sense of anticipation
The suspense build up to intrigue the reader
Dan Brown employs dramatic irony, foreshadowing, and cliffhangers to build suspense in "The Lost Symbol." He strategically reveals information to the reader before the characters discover them, drops hints about future events, and leaves chapters on suspenseful, unresolved notes to keep readers hooked.