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Rising action includes a series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative, building up to the play's climax.

An unreliable narrator is a character whose credibility is compromised, leading to tension as the audience wonders what the true story is or which parts of the narrative can be trusted.

Character inner conflict is when a character struggles with their own competing emotions or desires, leading to tension because the audience empathizes with the character's dilemma.

A cliffhanger is a type of ending or scene in a play that leaves the audience in suspense and eager to find out what happens next. It often involves ending a scene, act, or even the whole play on an unresolved note.

Foreshadowing is a technique that involves dropping hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, thereby building anticipation and tension.

A red herring is a narrative element that misleads or distracts the audience from relevant or important information, heavily contributing to the surprising twists in the plot later.

Conflict between characters involves opposing goals or actions between two or more characters that create tension and drive the narrative forward.

The 'time bomb' scenario occurs when the audience is made aware there is a literal or figurative ticking clock that the characters are racing against, creating urgency and tension.

Chekhov's Gun is a dramatic principle stating that every element in a story must be necessary, and irrelevant elements should be removed. A 'gun' introduced in the story must be used later, which creates anticipation.