Dramatic irony is when:

the audience knows something the character doesn't

what is said is different than what is meant

what happens is the opposite of what is expected

Why do authors use foreshadowing?

To enhance the eerie atmosphere in a story

What is the best definition of imagery?

Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader imagine what is being described.

An act of saying what will or might happen in the future.

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.

What are some literary conventions an author might use in a horror story? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.

A supernatural being (like a ghost, possessed doll, etc.)

Which genre is more extreme in horror than any other?

Suspense - because audiences know from the start that something bad is going to happen.

Romance - because characters are always falling in love.

Action - because there are a lot of fight scenes, car crashes, and characters arguing.

Science - because there are many aliens in the horror genre.

What are some literary conventions an author might use in a horror story? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.

A supernatural being (like a ghost, possessed doll, etc.)

What is suspense in horror?

Anxious uncertainty about what is going to happen

When a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events

Where and when a story takes place

The use of figurative language to add descriptive details

If something is supernatural, it is ...

Not able to be explained by physical laws.

The feeling that something is about to happen.

Match the literary term with its definition: SUSPENSE

The intense feeling an audience goes through while waiting for what happens next

When a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events

Where and when the story takes place

Match the literary term with its definition: FORESHADOWING

When a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events

The intense feeling an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome

Match the literary term with its definition: MOOD

The intense feeling an audience goes through while waiting for what happens next

When a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events

Where and when the story takes place

Match the literary term with its definition: SETTING

Where and when the story takes place

The intense feeling an audience goes through while waiting for what happens next

When a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events

Which of these are NOT common conventions authors use in horror writing to convey suspense and terror? (Check all that apply)

Central Love Story: The plot and narrative events unfold around a main love story between the protagonist and a secondary character.

Everyday Setting: Typically set in an urban setting such as a beach, a school, or a local diner.

Colors: Authors may use dark colors like black and red to convey a dangerous or sinister situation or setting.

Surprising Sequence of Events: Situations begin ordinarily and then become extraordinary.

Death: There is often an element of death, whether it is an actual corpse or a type of living dead like zombies or vampires.

Which of these are common conventions authors use in horror writing to convey suspense and terror? (Check all that apply)

Death: There is often an element of death, whether it is an actual corpse or a type of living dead like zombies or vampires.

Isolating Setting: The setting often isolates characters, adding to a trapped or helpless feeling for the reader.

Cliff Hanger or Implied Ending: The ending may not come right out and tell the reader what has happened, but instead provide clues that the reader can use to infer the ending or what will happen after the story.

Everyday Setting: Typically set in an urban setting such as a beach, a school or a local diner.

Optimistic Ending: The ending leaves the audience feeling hopeful about the protagonist's future.

What is the primary purpose of using imagery in literature?

To engage the reader's senses and make the scene more vivid

To make the text more difficult to read

To increase the length of the text

What is the main purpose of using foreshadowing in a horror story?

To give a hint to the reader about upcoming events.

To make the story more humorous.

To make the story more realistic.

What is the primary purpose of using suspense in a horror story?

To create a feeling of excitement and anticipation

To make the story more believable

Which of the following is not a common element in Gothic Literature?

Emphasis on emotions and feelings

Horror/Gothic Lit Intro Assessment

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