Edgar Allan POE and the Gothic genre

Which building would you describe as gothic architecture ?

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Which expressions best describe the gothic genre ?

• It stimulates the imagination rather than the intellect.

• It glorifies rationalism and scientific precepts.

• It uses gothic architecture as an inspiration.

• It strictly follows the principles of the Bible.

What is a typical setting in a gothic tale ?

• An exotic country in the Middle East or the Far East

• An urban area, swarming with people

• There is no distinctive setting as the hero constantly moves from one place to another.

• A bleak and remote place.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The main character in a gothic tale ...

• experiences physical or psychological torments

• rejects his/her personality

• doesn't know much about his/her family

• tends to influence the others into making dangerous decisions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What are the 4 elements which enable us to define whether (if) a piece of writing belong to the gothic genre ?

• Setting, Characters, Epic fights, Treason

• Setting, Characters, Plot, The supernatural

• Setting, Plot, Special effects, Moral at the end

• Setting, Plot, Romantic opening, Historical figures

Which photo shows Edgar Allan POE ?

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What did Edgar Allan POE do for a living ?

• He was a writer and a candle maker.

• He was a writer and an actor.

• He was a writer and a literary critic.

• He was a writer and an executioner.

What do people acclaim him for ?

• He was a poet

• He was a master of macabre

• He was a defender of good causes

• He was a pioneer of science fiction and detective stories

What were his two main principles to bring forth emotions from his readers ?

• Writing short stories that could be read in one go.

• Making the readers identify with the main characters.

• Selecting words carefully.

• Writing stories on very practical subjects.

What were the distinctive features of Edgar Allan POE 's works ?

• He hoped to teach his readers a moral lesson.

• He explored the complexity of the human mind.

• He highlighted the paradoxes of love, guilt and grief.

• He intended to restore the truth about wronged historical figures.