Irony Unit 2: OTR/ Horror Genre

Open Ended

Why do we sometimes like to feel frightened?

Dramatic irony is when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. This difference in knowledge creates tension, suspense, or sometimes humor because we see the characters act or make decisions based on incomplete information.

Choral read the passage 2-3 times. Popcorn read the passage with a partner. Explain what dramatic irony is to a partner without looking.

Multiple Choice

Which word describes the feeling of anxious curiosity about what will happen next?

• Suspense

• Irony

• Humor

• Traits

Open Ended

How does knowing something that a character doesn’t know create suspense in a horror story?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a feature of literary criticism?

• It uses persuasive elements.

• It examines only one work of literature.

• It contains specific examples and support from literature.

• It may shape how readers interpret a work.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are commonly considered monsters in the horror genre?

• Dracula

• Frankenstein’s monster

• Wolfman

• Sherlock Holmes

Open Ended

How have the depictions of monsters in horror changed over time? Give examples from the images.

Multiple Choice

What is one key difference between monsters and horror, as suggested in the first image?

• All monsters are the same and all horror stories have monsters.

• All monsters are different and not all horror stories have monsters.

• Horror stories always have monsters that are alike.

• Monsters are only found in horror stories.

Open Ended

Explain how knowledge of the horror genre can affect a reader's experience of suspense.

Multiple Choice

How is suspense created in horror stories, according to the images?

• By revealing everything to the reader immediately.

• By making the characters always safe.

• By using tension and not knowing what will happen next.

• By focusing only on the setting.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common elements that create tension in horror stories?

• Characters go where they shouldn't

• Characters always follow the rules

• Characters do something we know is going to get them in trouble

• Characters never face danger

Multiple Choice

According to the last image, what do readers care about most in horror stories?

• Who the characters are

• Where the story is set

• What happens next

• The time period of the story

Multiple Choice

Which of the following settings would most likely be found in a horror story?

• A sunny beach

• A dark forest

• A colorful field with balloons

• A haunted house

Open Ended

Explain how the setting contributes to the events in a horror story. Use examples from the images to support your answer.

Multiple Select

What are some important elements commonly found in horror stories, as described in the images?

• Old houses

• Abandoned castles

• Damp cellars

• Sunny parks

Open Ended

How does the horror genre create a sense of believability for the audience, according to the images?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common theme in horror stories?

• The conflict between good and evil

• Friendship and teamwork

• Winning a sports game

• Traveling to new places

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'suspense' as used in literary criticism?

• The feeling of anxious curiosity about what will happen next

• A type of writing that judges, evaluates, or explains literature

• Something funny that makes people laugh

• A story element that creates humor

Open Ended

Why do creepy stories help us release strong emotions?