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It comes from serialized stories that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These were books, films, etc. that were released one episode at a time. The "cliffhanger" is plot device that puts the a main character, usually the hero or heroine, in danger at the end of each episode. The goal was to ensure that audiences would buy the next installment to see how the crisis would be resolved.
The specific term comes from scenes that left the protagonist hanging over the edge of a cliff, although there were many other devices as well; e.g. a train about to crash, a bomb set to go off, a building on the verge of collapse, and so on.
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Which term refers to an ending which leaves a story unresolved?
cliffhanger
What is Cliffhanger rated?
Cliffhanger is rated R.
Where is Neopets cliffhanger?
Neopets cliffhanger is in terror mountain ;).
When was Cliffhanger - comics - created?
Cliffhanger - comics - was created in 1998.
When did Cajun Cliffhanger end?
Cajun Cliffhanger ended in 2000.
When was Cajun Cliffhanger created?
Cajun Cliffhanger was created in 1976.
When was Cliffhanger released?
Cliffhanger was released on 05/28/1993.
What was the Production Budget for Cliffhanger?
The Production Budget for Cliffhanger was $65,000,000.
How much money did Cliffhanger gross worldwide?
Cliffhanger grossed $255,000,000 worldwide.
What is a sentence for cliffhanger?
I like a decent cliffhanger, one that makes you stop and think, a twist you never expected.The cliffhanger was so confusing.
What is a cliffhanger email that requires an amount of forwarding to find the answer?
The definition of a cliffhanger can be found on wikipedia. Its great!!!!
When was Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger created?
Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger was created on 2011-05-16.
