"What Is the Horror Genre?" Review

Which point does the author make in Paragraph 1?

• Frankenstein's monster was created by Mary Shelley

• Dracula is the scariest character of all time

• There's more to horror than just monsters

• The wolfman loves a full moon

What is the purpose of the quote from "Salem's Lot" in Paragraph 2?

• To show that Stephen King defies expectations

• To show an example of suspense

• To show an example of a parallel world

• To show that horror is overrated

Which point about horror plots does the author make in Paragraph 3?

• Horror plots are the same as sci-fi plots

• Character development is the top priority

• Horror plots all end with the antagonist dying

• We care more about what happens next than about the characters

According to the author, which of the following is NOT a typical horror setting?

• An abandoned castle

• A bright, beautiful park

• A damp cellar

• An old house

What does the author say about stories with parallel worlds?

• These stories often involve dramatic changes in color and shape

• These stories must include a secret passageway that is extremely windy

• These stories expect their readers to accept and believe in the parallel worlds

• The gold standard for these stories is "Stranger Things"

Which text that we read is an example of internal conflict?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• The Aeneid

• Hades: Lord of the Dead

• "The Monkey's Paw"

What was the source of horror in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• Mr. White's greed

• The cursed paw, which was meant to teach a lesson about fate

• Mrs. White's desire to see her son alive again

Which theme does the author mention in Paragraph 6?

• New knowledge leads to scientific advances

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• There's a ghost in the attic

• New knowledge may be harmful

The author’s main purpose for writing this article was to —

• persuade people to become fans of stories in the horror genre

• encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

• compare and contrast the most famous horror characters in literature

• provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

Which text is YOUR favorite so far?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• The Aeneid

• Hades: Lord of the Dead

• "The Monkey's Paw"