Features of 19th Century/Gothic Literature

The atmosphere in a gothic novel is often...

• Happy and joyful

• Angry and revengeful

• Mysterious and suspenseful

• Loving and Kind

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Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns. 

• True
• False

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What would we NOT expect to find in a Gothic setting?

• Graveyard

• Old house

• Busy crowds

• Forest

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

• person vs. technology
• person vs. society
• person vs. supernatural

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The word 'gothic' can also be applied to architecture.

• right

• wrong

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Gothic literature started in...

• the late 18th century

• the late 19th century

• the late 20th century

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What are some of the characteristics of Gothic literature? Tick all the correct answers.

• horror and terror

• excess and irrational response

• violence and mystery

• warning of the dangers of transgression

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What is the meaning of the word isolation?

• in a crowd

• left alone

• packaging that keeps something cold

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Who is one of the most famous Vampires in Gothic literature?

• Count Dracula

• Van Helsing

• Bram Stoker

• Count von Count

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What are common themes found in gothic literature?

• isolation

• death

• journey

• insanity

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