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Suspenseful

Definition:

(adj.) Creating or producing a feeling of excitement, tension, and uncertainty, usually related to anticipation of a future outcome.

Senses:

1. Emotional Suspense: Refers to the sense of tension or unease felt by the audience while waiting for a critical event to occur in a story or performance.
2. Plot Suspense: Relates to the quality of a narrative where the outcome or resolution of the story remains uncertain for an extended period, keeping the reader or viewer in a state of anticipation.

Examples:

1. Emotional Suspense:
1. As the horror movie progressed, the suspenseful background music intensified, amplifying the viewer's unease and anticipation.
2. The suspenseful pause before the unexpected twist in the story had everyone on the edge of their seats.
2. Plot Suspense:
1. The suspenseful novel kept readers guessing until the very last page, with unpredictable plot twists and unforeseen revelations.
2. In the gripping series finale, the suspenseful confrontation between the detective and the killer left viewers in suspense until the final moment.

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