Collins, Suzanne. Mockingjay. New York: Scholastic Press.2010. Print.
1.Within the first five chapters of the novel Mockingjay
five main elements I have noticed the conflict, suspense, immediacy, the mood and atmosphere and the plausible story line.
2. Rating these elements on level of importance to me I would rate suspense as most important Then immediacy, conflict, mood and atmosphere. The least important to me would be if the story line is plausible.
3. This novel uses suspense by creating scenes in the story where I question what is going to happen. The main character, Katniss, makes decisions based on instinct and heart by the author making her like this it creates suspense. The author uses suspense with many of the decisions that Katniss makes. "From behind door 3908 comes a sound. Just a tiny whimper. Like something a cowed dog might make to avoid being struck, only too familiar. My eyes meet Gale's for just a moment, but it's long enough for two people who operate the way we do." ( Collins, Mockingjay 46). This line in the novel creates suspense by wondering what or who those sounds are coming from and also wondering what Katniss and Gale are going to do.
Very well done Ally! You have included lots of details without giving away too much!:)
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ReplyDeleteYou did very well at explaining how Katniss' character traits help to add suspense to the story.
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ReplyDeleteYou did a really good job in highlighting the main elements in the book. I agree that suspense is the most important one! Good job :)
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