Gothic Literature Pre-Assessment

One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ settings, including ancient castles, haunted houses, and creepy graveyards.

• supernatural

• gloomy

• isolated

• fear

In Gothic novels, the conflict is often....

• person vs. technology

• person vs. society

• person vs. supernatural

• person vs. nature

Which of the following is not typically a Gothic setting?

• A fantastical land

• Castle

• Graveyard

• Insane Asylum

The author uses ____________ to suggest what may happen next in the story.

• Flashbacks

• Flashforwards

• Foreshadowing

• Predictions

A feeling that something bad will happen in the future.

• foreshadow

• foreboding

• shadowing

• Happiness

Gothic Literature was established n:

• The second half of the 18^th century

• The late 20^th century

• The late 19^th century

• The 21^st century

What are some the elements of gothic literature?

• Happiness and creativity

• Loudness and strength

• Meek and weak

• Horror and terror

Why do you think people enjoy gothic literature?

“Mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement” is the definition for which of the following words?

• Tension

• Anxiety

• Foreboding

• Concrete