Horror Genre Quiz

Which paraphrase of the sentence 'The minute we would start to make such a list we would also realize that not all monsters are alike and that not all horror deals with monsters.' is correctly written?

• Quickly we would realize from our list, that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• We would realize, by making a list, quickly that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• Making a list would help us realize that, not all monsters are alike, and not all horror deals with monsters.

• If we made a list, we would realize that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

What is the central idea of paragraph 2?

• Scary stories are fun because the characters are in a world unlike the one we live in.

• Readers identify the setting in the story by recalling scenes from popular horror stories.

• Suspense is created by setting up scenes in which readers know bad things can take place.

• We are surprised by familiar characters because they often think and act in innocent ways.

Which of the following revisions changes the underlined phrase 'how it develop and change over time' so that it correctly uses the past tense?

• developed and changed

• developed and changes

• develops and changed

• develops and changes

Which of the following is the most effective way to paraphrase the sentences 'An outside force may invade the character and then force the evil out again. The vampire attacks the victim, but then the victim becomes a vampire and attacks others.'?

• The first thing is, an outside force gets into the character. The next thing is, the force leaves the character. Finally, the vampire attacks the character and becomes the vampire.

• A force outside the character enters, pushing out the evil. The victim is attacked by the vampire, resulting in the victim changing into a vampire and seeking other victims.

• An outside force invades the character, to force the evil out again. After the vampire attacks the victim, the victim becomes a vampire and attacks others.

• In the beginning scene, the force outside gets the evil to come out of the vampire, followed by the victim being attacked and becoming the attacker.

What is the controlling idea of the selection?

• Horror stories are more enjoyable than other genres of fiction

• Horror stories are focused on suspense

• Horror stories are not limited to stories about monsters

• Horror stories are not as complicated as other kinds of literature

Which paraphrase of the sentence 'The minute we would start to make such a list we would also realize that not all monsters are alike and that not all horror deals with monsters.' is correctly written?

• Quickly we would realize from our list, that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• We would realize, by making a list, quickly that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• Making a list would help us realize that, not all monsters are alike, and not all horror deals with monsters.

• If we made a list, we would realize that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

Which of the following revisions changes the underlined phrase 'how it develop and change over time' so that it correctly uses the past tense?

• developed and changed

• developed and changes

• develops and changed

• develops and changes

Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sentence 'Our advance knowledge creates suspense because we can anticipate what is going to happen.'?

• Knowing the plot and thinking about the characters promotes suspense.

• The suspense is created when we know that the characters will be surprised.

• The plot promotes suspense by making us think about what is going to happen next.

• Using what we know and making predictions based on the circumstances creates suspense.

Create a summary of the selection by labeling the ideas in the order in which they
are presented in the text. The first idea will be labeled 1, and the last idea will be labeled 4.

• Horror stories can cause the audience to focus more on suspense than on the characters.

• Horror stories often cause the audience to question whether obtaining new knowledge is necessarily a good thing.

• Horror stories have many characteristics, one of which is structure, or the flow of events in a story.

• The feeling of fear from horror stories can come from believing that the stories could
  be real.

Briefly explain why the reader can infer that the author believes the term horror can be defined many ways. Cite evidence from the text to support your response.