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1. 1. Using a bio-metric feedback device to enhance player experience in horror games

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

   Author : Ted Hedlund; Olof Norrlind; [2023]
   Keywords : affection; biofeedback; biometric; game; horror; heart rate; experience;

   Abstract : This paper is aimed at investigating whether a biofeedback device can positively increase a player's experience of thrill and suspension in a horror game. To facilitate this, two versions of the same horror game were created with a connection to a heart rate monitor. READ MORE

3. 2. Conversational Implicature for Language Teachers: Reading between the lines in John Marsden's Tomorrow, when the war began

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för engelska; Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Alva Thyr; [2023]
   Keywords : Grice’s maxims; conversational implicature; Grice s theory; reading between the lines; teaching reading; English teaching; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate how John Marsden’s Tomorrow, when the war began (1993) could be used for reading-between-the-lines practice in the English language classroom. It answers questions relating to how reading between the lines can be understood in relation to Grice’s cooperative principle, the effects of implicature in the text and how teachers can use this information to facilitate reading between-the-lines practice. READ MORE

4. 3. Breaking maxims in a crime drama : A study on non-observances of maxims in crime drama Blindspot

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudier

   Author : Frida Vik; [2021]
   Keywords : conversational maxims; H.P. Grice; implicature; flouting; co-operative principle;

   Abstract : The conversational maxims are guidelines to how a conversation should be conducted, but sometimes these maxims can be broken for different reasons. The aim of this thesis is to identify breakings of the conversational maxims in the crime drama Blindspot and to study which maxims are broken, for what purpose the maxims are broken and if there are any changes to the number of maxims broken between different seasons of the series. READ MORE

5. 4. Story World Absorption : An Analysis of EFL Students´ Immersive Reading Experience and Perceived Reading Enjoyment

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : August Larsson; Elvira Aspra; [2021]
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   Abstract : Prior research within the field of immersive reading has determined that the process of being absorbed by a story consists of four dimensions: attention, mental imagery, emotional engagement, and transportation, dimensions that in turn influence readers' perceived enjoyment when reading fiction. In contrast to a majority of the prior research within the field of immersive reading, this essay aims to identify factors that specifically influence EFL students' story world absorption and reading enjoyment. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the impact of familiarity on the emotional response to acousmatic sound effects in horror film

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Fanny Lantz; [2021]
   Keywords : Horror film; Acousmatic sound effects; Film sound; Familiarity; Diegetic sound effects; Fear; Suspense; Emotions.;

   Abstract : Ever since the introduction of sound in film, sound effects have played a big part in the experience of the film audience. Acousmatic sound effects are diegetic sounds that lack a visual source on screen, and they are frequently used in horror films. READ MORE