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    Not knowing the Inspector's identity also creates mystery. The Inspector also uses suspense to create tension. For example, at the end of Act 1 he ends with the word 'Well' and at the beginning of Act 2, he is said to 'remain at the door for a few seconds looking at Sheila and Gerald'.

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    A Tense Atmosphere in the Opening Scenes of The Matrix There is a sense of mystery created in the opening scenes of ‘The Matrix’. One of these things is the alternating green digits at the very start. The viewer is not aware what is happening, and then one by one the columns of numbers stop alternating and fix on one number, creating a tense atmosphere as the viewer is unsure what numbers will be shown, or what will happen once they have stopped. This is enigmatic as

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    Blake Sisson Mrs. Schroder Honors English IV December 8 2016 The Gothic Elements of Frankenstein Gothic novels are stories written in the gothic genre which is a literature genre of fiction characterized by an atmosphere of mystery and horror. This genre rose to, and flourished in, popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the most famous novels of this Genre is Frankenstein, also known as the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley. Frankenstein is about a scientist who creates a grotesque

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    appear to be a painting of a normal diner. However, it is only through careful analysis that it is possible to see that the painting actually excels in creating a feeling of darkness, while at the same time portraying the feelings of both desire and mystery in the viewer. After looking at the painting, it is possible to conclude that the artist is trying to portray a feeling a desire through his work. Evidence that supports this observation can be found

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    According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the term fiction is defined as written stories about people and events that are not real. Within this genre, there are six main subgenres - romance, mystery, western, historical, horror, and science fiction (Vaughn). These subgenres can help define the author’s purpose of particular pieces of literature. This is true for the first vignette of Truman Capote’s famous book In Cold Blood, titled “The Last to See Them Alive”. The writing in this section shows

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    his stories in The Speckled Band and The Man with the Twisted Lip. Consider the effects the writer has created and how they contribute to the atmosphere. Arthur Conan Doyle's character, Sherlock Holmes, lived in Victorian London during the 19th century. His perception of the streets is portrayed as a dark and isolated environment. The atmosphere was far from welcoming. The streets were overrun with crime, beggars and prostitutes. Through the dense smog, the gas lamps provided feeble lighting

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    BetChain Casino makes online gambling more exciting this December with the mystery gifts in store for players every day starting this week. Santa’s Gift Drop is the latest promotion on board the Bitcoin casino aiming to reward the loyal players with Christmas surprises for 12 days, and it will extend the casino’s generosity until the much-anticipated Christmas day. Whether naughty or nice, registered players on BetChain Casino are eligible to receive daily rewards geared toward making each gambling

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    In Emily Bronte’s masterpiece, Wuthering Heights, weather plays an enormous role in setting atmosphere, helping us understand her characters, and showing emotion. Wuthering heights portrays the moors of England as very mystic and wild through its stormy weather. Ellen shows this by narrating, “There was no moon, and everything beneath lay in misty darkness: not a light gleamed from any house, far or near all had been extinguished long ago: and those at Wuthering Heights were never visible [from Thrushcross

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    In this extract, Shakespeare uses language to make the atmosphere dramatic and exciting. One away in which he achieves this is by using Macduff’s language to portray the distress he is in at finding Duncan’s body, he speaks in short, exclamatory sentences, like “Cannot conceive nor name thee!”. This makes him sound panicked and upset to the reader and as the reader does not yet know of the murder it creates dram and intrigue in the scene. This also increases the pace of the dialogue and adds to

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    Gothic Literature & Writing Assignment Gothic Literature can be defined as writing that includes a horrifying atmosphere, petrifying characters, and an unimaginable conflict. Many of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories can meet this criteria, but one can fit it the best. This would be The Black Cat. This is primarily because of the creepy underground environment, the evil antagonist within the protagonist, and the conflict of the story. First, the setting of the character can very much be shown as a part

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