Considering and emulating Tolkien's use of a cliffhanger in 'The Two Towers'
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I can consider how Tolkien uses onomatopoeia, sentence fragments and short sentences to craft an effective cliffhanger.
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A writer might use a cliffhanger to create tension or subvert the reader's expectations around resolutions.
Tolkien uses sentence fragments and simple sentences to create an abrupt tone.
Furthermore, Tolkien uses onomatopoeia and plosive sounds to add to the tension.
By ending on the provocative word "Enemy", Tolkien leaves the reader with a heightened sense of unease.
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