Question

Is revealing the outcome of the plot in the prologue an effective technique for creating suspense, or would you prefer not to be told what will happen? Support your opinion with reasons in two to three sentences.

Answer 1

Revealing the outcome in the prologue dilutes the story of any suspense. It is mandatory for any reader to read the prologue to know the basics of the story. And being told what is going to happen is like knowing that Darth Vader is Luke's father before you even watch the movies. I would prefer not to be told what happens in the story, because it gives the novel or section of writing the upper hand in obtaining and keeping the readers attention throughout the story.

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Answer 2

Sample Response: Revealing the outcome is effective. Knowing that the two young people will die intrigues me and makes me want to find out how and why. It tells me that this will not be a happily-ever-after love story and makes me more interested in the rest of the play.