Gothic literature

Gothic literature

Multiple Choice

Which definition is correct?

Gothic literature...

• is a genre of literature and film that covers horror, death and at times

  romance. It is dark, eerie, and mysterious, often containing elements

  of terror, horror, and the macabre and the bizarre.

• is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative

  and futuristic concepts such as advanced technology, space

  exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extra-terrestrial life.

• is often intended for children, that features fanciful and wondrous

  characters such as elves, goblins, wizards, and even, but not

  necessarily, fairies

Multiple Choice

Gothic fiction uses setting and language to

• build suspense and a sense of unease

• make jokes

• create romance

Multiple Choice

Which one is not a typical gothic character?

• Vampires

• Unnatural beings

• Mad scientist

• Children

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The opposite of appearances

Multiple Choice

One of these is not a typical Gothic idea or feature

• Madness

• Religion

• Evil

• Friendship

Multiple Choice

Why are Gothic settings dark?

• Because they reflect how people are treated in society

• Because they are nicer

• Because dark colours are the authors' favourites

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a typical Gothic setting?

• Dungeons

• Wild landscapes

• Schools

• Graveyards