Cliff-hanger and Tale

Cliff-hanger noun - Something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome.

Tale and cliff-hanger are semantically related. in made-up story topic. In some cases you can use "Tale" instead a noun phrase "Cliff-hanger", when it comes to topics like fictional book.

Tale noun - A rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature.

Cliff-hanger and tale are semantically related. You can use "Cliff-hanger" instead a noun "Tale".