Question

The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II
Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett | Drama
Refer to the selection to answer the questions below.
Would characters be more likely to feel a sense of foreboding in a comedy or a horror film? Explain.

Answer 1

A horror film. Foreboding is a feeling of impending danger or doom, and horror’s themes, tone, and techniques are designed to create that sense (ominous music, low lighting, slow pacing, suspense, threats that may materialize). Comedies aim to produce amusement and relief, so any tension is usually undercut by jokes or a light tone. (There are exceptions—dark or black comedies and comedy‑horror hybrids can evoke genuine dread—but overall, horror is far more likely to make characters and audiences feel foreboding.)