Suspense in Rhetorical Thought: An Analytical Study

Abstract

Literary texts are full of many colors of meanings that are researched in the circle of rhetorical thought, as rhetorical thought is characterized by a comprehensive dynamic in understanding the meanings of texts and eliciting their connotations. Among these meanings that can be researched in this circle is suspense, as it is one of the most important means that the creator resorts to to attract the recipient and stimulate his response to receive the creative text, as it is considered one of the meanings that go beyond the eloquence of the written to the eloquence of the spoken; This is due to its expansion in generating this meaning through rhetorical and non-rhetorical methods to attract the recipient's attention, captivate him and excite him. The importance of this study lies in focusing on these methods that generate this meaning and are sensed by the recipient. This research will stand on the authenticity of this concept that derives its influence from many methods. The most important methods that generate the meaning of suspense will be identified and reinforced with practical examples and analyzed according to the methods that generate this meaning