what creates suspense?
<answer> 1 when the reader knows something the characters don't. 2 when the reader doesn't know something the characters do. 3 when the reader knows something is going to happen, but doesn't know what it will be. <context> Often by placing their characters in jeopardy. Here are some things that create suspense: 1  when the reader knows something the characters don't. 2  when the reader doesn't know something the characters do.  when the reader knows something is going to happen, but doesn't know what it will be.