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Tension Meter

Track tension through a story with parallel plots and flashbacks; the meter graphs how structure builds suspense.

Play style: Data Desk
Module: Author's Choices: Structure and Time: Parallel plots, flashbacks and pacing create tension
Grade: Grade 9 · English Language Arts
Standards: RL.9-10.5

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