Robert Swindells uses descriptive language to create a sense of atmosphere and suspense in his writing. He also employs short, snappy sentences and cliffhangers to keep readers on edge, driving the narrative forward and heightening the tension within the story. Additionally, Swindells may use repetition or foreshadowing to build anticipation and create a feeling of unease in the reader.
To build tension
Either of these changes can build tension and suspense.
Figurative language can help convey tension by using metaphors, similes, and personification to create a sense of suspense or unease. By comparing tense situations to concrete images or using descriptive language that evokes emotion, tension can be heightened and the reader's experience intensified. Metaphors and similes can help readers visualize the stakes or feel the pressure of a situation, while personification can anthropomorphize tension itself, making it feel more real and palpable.
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Authors use tension in a story to build up to the climax and to make the audience more attentive towards to story.
Use short sentences for tension. Build the tension up until it's at the climax so the reader is dying to know what's going to happen next. And don't forget the atmosphere ... setting and mood and tone.