Analyzing Narrative Techniques: Creating Suspense in Dracula (Part Two)

In Part Two of this two-part series, read more excerpts from Bram Stoker’s famous novel Dracula. You'll continue to examine how the author creates suspense using the narrative techniques of exposition, foreshadowing, and imagery. 

Make sure to complete Part One before beginning Part Two. Click HERE to launch Part One.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 10
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: English, Language Arts, English Language Arts, Dracula , Bram Stoker, horror, suspense, setting, action, interactive, e learning, , literature, tutorials, novels, characters, how authors create suspense, mood, exposition, foreshadowing, imagery, narrative techniques, Irish author, e-learning, spooky, Halloween
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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