Planning the build up of 'A Christmas Carol'

The build-up of ‘A Christmas Carol’ creates an eerie atmosphere leading up to the Ghost of Marley appearing. A key feature of the build-up is the building of suspense for the reader. The build-up will be written over two paragraphs where the suspense gradually increases. The use of precise vocabulary describing a range of sensory details helps to convey an eerie atmosphere. The use of ‘show and tell’ to describe Scrooge’s experiences conveys his emotions and supports in building suspense.