Horror Genre Quiz

Which author is known for writing the novel 'Frankenstein'?

• Steven King

• Mary Shelley

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Bram Stoker

What is one of the elements of horror fiction?

• Romantic love stories

• Happy endings

• Violent weather

• Comedy

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Which author wrote the horror story 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• W.W. Jacobs

• George Rose

• Bram Stoker

• Mary Shelley

What is one technique horror writers use to create suspense?

• Happy settings

• Foreshadowing

• Reliable narrator

• No tension building

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Horror writers use all of the following to create suspense EXCEPT

• dramatic irony

• startling noises

• realistic dialogue

• spooky settings

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What is one of the supernatural elements sometimes found in horror stories?

• Talking animals

• Ghosts

• Time travel

• Sports competitions

Which author is known for writing the "The Tell-Tale Heart?"

• Steven King

• Mary Shelley

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Bram Stoker

What is one of the feelings that readers may experience when reading a horror story?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Fear

• Excitement

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What is one of the elements that make horror stories frightening?

• Happy endings

• Romantic love stories

• Violence or gore

• Comedy

What is one of the larger fears of society that horror stories may portray?

• World peace

• Environmental conservation

• Death or sickness

• Equality

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