Flashcard di Fiction Gotica

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When did Gothic fiction become popular?

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Late 18th century

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What impulse helped to grow gothic fiction?

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Desire for mystery and emotional escape

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Who wrote *The Castle of Otranto*, considered the first Gothic novel?

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Horace Walpole

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What is a typical setting of 18th-century Gothic fiction?

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Castles, abbeys, and remote places

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Which of the following is a typical Gothic character?

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An outcast wanderer or a misunderstood hero

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What is a main theme in Gothic fiction?

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Exploration of the limits of reason

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What type of emotions does Gothic fiction seek to evoke?

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Fear, wonder, suspense

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Which novel by Mary Shelley is a famous example of Gothic fiction?

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Frankenstein

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Which literary technique is often used in Gothic fiction?

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Frame narratives or encapsulated narratives

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What supernatural elements are commonly found in Gothic fiction?

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Phantoms, vampires, and monsters