6 Weeks CFA

How does the setting and events of “House Taken Over” ​most clearly​ work together to create the effects of Gothic literature?

• The architecture of structures in Gothic literature makes a difference. The houses are huge with secret passages. You never know what’s there.

• It's gloomy and makes the story scary.

• The supernatural force makes us wonder if Irene and her brother will be okay.

Which characteristic of “Where Is Here” ​most clearly​ indicates that it is Modern Gothic?

• It takes place in the 20th century.

• We have a modern setting.

• It has odd events in the lives of ordinary people.

• The villain is not supernatural

What is the ambiguity in “House Taken Over”

• They are siblings in love.

• They live on the rich side of town.

• They left the house without investigating.

What is the tone in “House Taken Over?”

• Unaffected

• Sad

• Mellow

• Funny

Which of the following is a feature of the passage that ​most

clearly​ suggests it is a work of Magical Realism in “Where is Here”?

• The magical realism shows a magic such as things falling over.

• The magical realism shows the walls changing color.

• The magical realism shows a contrast in routine details with a fantastical occurrence.

What is a theme to “Where is Here”?

• People visit your house unexpectedly.

• You shouldn't get mad at your spouse over a Stranger's visiting.

• Sometimes, you can’t escape your past.

How does the writer in “Why Do Brains Enjoy Fear?” support

her claim for why do some brains enjoy fear?

• She narrates the interview herself.

• She uses different examples.

• She studied the human brain.

Why is the author of “Why Do Brains Enjoy Fear?” a credible

source.

• She is a expert in the field.

• She's a woman.

• She studied fear sometimes

When the Husband tells his Wife that they will forget about it, what does this say about the Husband’s feelings to the Stranger leaving?

• He doesn't care that the Stranger visited.

• He wants the Stranger to come back.

• He is attempting to be calm but he is upset.

How is the POV different in “House Taken Over” compared to

“Where is Here”?

• It is first person and we know only about the Stranger.

• It is third person point of view and we know what some characters feel but not all of it.

• In “Where is Here” we have an omniscient point of view,where we know what all characters think and feel.