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Maymie Goyette ∙
Tension in a literary sense is a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense or when there is suspense in the story.
Suzy Nakamura
It makes the scene feel as if it is happening in real time. ~APEX
By concentrating on the realistic elements of the story -Apex
Tension is a feeling produced by a conflict that has not been resolved, while suspense is a feeling of wanting to know what happens next.
ask melanie out on a date (apex)
The Chinese herbalist tells Jin Wang he can become whatever he wants as long as he is willing to give up his soul.
(Apex) Danny.
(Apex) "Dominic leaves his umbrella at home, even though the weather report says it might rain."
Foreshadowing that hints at what's coming next.
bank teller who refuses to let the main character complete a transaction