gothic literature test

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Who wrote 'The Black Cat'?

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Edgar Allan Poe

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Which author is infamous for using an unreliable narrator?

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Edgar Allan Poe

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Fill in the blank: The author uses _______ to suggest what may happen next in the story.

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Foreshadowing

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What supernatural elements are often found in Gothic stories?

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Ghosts and monsters

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True or False: Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns.

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True

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Define Gothic Literature.

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A genre characterized by dark themes, supernatural elements, and emotional intensity.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Name a common theme in Gothic Literature.

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Isolation and madness.

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What role do settings play in Gothic Literature?

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Settings often include dark, mysterious, and decaying locations that enhance the mood.

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Identify a common character type in Gothic Literature.

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The Byronic hero, often a brooding and complex character.