cliffhanger
/ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ noun C2- An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
- An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.
Plural cliffhangers
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The structural necessity of the serial format gave rise to the cliffhanger, a dramatic device that Dickens employed with unparalleled finesse.
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