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03.11.2021 • 
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In this unit, you examined how authors keep us on the edge of our seats through mystery, tension, and surprise. From your reading, which texts were successful in keeping you engaged through mystery, tension, and surprise? Why were the authors of those texts so successful?
Think about a technique authors can use to create mystery, tension, and suspense. Compare and contrast how two authors from this unit used that technique. You may wish to connect their technique to plot, theme, or another literary element you studied this unit. Which of these authors kept you most on the edge of your seat and how?
In this unit, you explored how authors draw upon or transform source material or older works. What changes did you notice after the authors transformed the source material? How did the transformed materials engage a new audience?

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Games at Twilight
by Anita Desai
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"New Chicago"
by Kelley Armstrong
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The Monkey's Paw
by W.W. Jacobs

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