CCR: Elements of Literature: Horror Genre

What is the objective of studying horror elements in literature?

• To understand the various categories of horror

• To examine how horror is constructed in literary works

How does foreshadowing function in a horror narrative?

• To hint at future plot twists

• To develop characters

• To build suspense and hint at future events

Identify the genre described below:

*Designed to evoke fear, shock, or disgust through its unsettling themes and imagery

• horror

• Comedy

• Romance

How does the setting contribute to the mood in horror narratives?

• By providing a backdrop for the action

• By influencing the characters' actions and decisions

• By enhancing the suspense and fear through its characteristics

• All of the above

How does dramatic irony function in horror narratives?

• To create suspense by revealing future plot twists

• To let the audience possess knowledge that the characters do not

• Both of the mentioned effects

How does a cliffhanger impact the reader's experience in a horror narrative?

• It creates a sense of resolution and completeness

• It makes the reader feel suspense and eager for the next part

• It clarifies the moral or message of the story

Which term best describes the feeling of distress caused by a perceived threat or danger?

• curiosity

• fear

• anticipation

Which term best describes the emotion of anticipation and uncertainty regarding future events in a horror story?

• suspense

• terror

Foreshadowing gives readers hints at what might happen in the story

• True

• False

Mystery is something ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   that hasn't been explained or revealed

• strange
• unknown
• suspenseful
• uneasy