The Mist chapters 8-9 Speed Dating Text Analysis! Suspense: Scapegoat/ diction

Examining Suspense and Diction in The Mist Chapters 8-9\nThis text analysis resource for The Mist by Stephen King helps students dive deeper into chapters 8-9. With 12 speed dating discussion prompts, educators can lead an engaging analysis of suspense elements and diction. Students will look at the text more critically to uncover examples of foreshadowing, imagery, symbolism and other literary devices that build suspense. The questions also address the theme of looking for a scapegoat during uncertain times. This resource works well for whole-class speed dating sessions or small group literature circles. The discussion format encourages critical thinking skills as students analyze the rich descriptive language and suspense Stephen King builds in these pivotal chapters. Educators save prep time with this ready-to-use printable set of speed dating prompt cards for The Mist.