The feeling of excitement and uncertainty about what might happen.

The feeling of happiness and joy about what has happened.

The feeling of sadness and regret about what might happen.

The feeling of anger and frustration about what has happened.

What is foreshadowing?

Giving the reader hints at what might happen later in a story

Describing the main character in detail

Providing a summary of the story

Explaining the setting of the story

How does foreshadowing help build suspense in a story?

By keeping the reader wondering what will happen next

By describing the setting in detail

Something that is strange or unknown and hasn't yet been explained or understood

Something that is well-known and understood

Something that is boring and predictable

Something that is always happy and cheerful

Why is mystery so effective in horror?

Because, in general, we fear what we don't understand

Because it is always predictable

What does "tone" refer to in a piece of writing?

The attitude the author takes with a piece of writing.

The emotions the reader feels when reading a piece of writing.

What does "mood" refer to in a piece of writing?

The emotions the reader feels when reading a piece of writing.

The attitude the author takes with a piece of writing.

What is the definition of "plot" in a story?

The events that make up a story or the main part of a story.

The setting where the story takes place.

The characters involved in the story.

The theme or message of the story.

What is the definition of a theme in a story?

The moral or lesson of the story.

The main character of the story.

What do characters and readers learn from the theme of a story?

The events that happen in the story.

What does the term "setting" refer to in a story?

The time and place of the story

What does "Point of View" refer to in a story?

The narrator's position in relation to the story being told

What does a third-person omniscient narrator know?

All the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story

Only the thoughts and feelings of the main character

Only the actions of all characters

What does the third-person limited point of view mean?

The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

The narrator is a character in the story.

The narrator does not know any character's thoughts or feelings.

What is the definition of an end rhyme?

Rhymes at the beginning of lines

Which of the following is an example of an end rhyme?

I have always loved coffee / It pretty much completes me

The sun is bright / It shines all night

The cat is fat / It sat on a mat

The wind is cold / It makes me bold

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What is the primary intention of the horror genre in literature?

To entertain and amuse audiences

To inform and educate audiences

To scare, startle, shock, and repulse audiences

To inspire and motivate audiences

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What atmosphere does the horror genre aim to develop?

Joy

Terror

Calmness

Excitement

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Which type of horror novel combines horror and Romanticism and relies on a sensational atmosphere?

Supernatural

Non-Supernatural

Gothic

Historical Fiction

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What type of horror work relies on paranormal elements such as ghosts, aliens, and zombies?

Gothic

Non-Supernatural

Supernatural

Romanticism

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which horror sub-genre blends horror with other genres like fantasy, sci-fi, survival, and historical fiction?

Gothic

Supernatural

Non-Supernatural

Romanticism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a core literary element critical to horror fiction?

Humor

Romance

Fear

Adventure

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Which literary element involves the time and place in which a story occurs?

Setting

Suspense

Foreshadowing

Mystery

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Horror Genre in Literature

What is the primary intention of the horror genre in literature?

What atmosphere does the horror genre aim to develop?

Which type of horror novel combines horror and Romanticism and relies on a sensational atmosphere?

What type of horror work relies on paranormal elements such as ghosts, aliens, and zombies?

Which horror sub-genre blends horror with other genres like fantasy, sci-fi, survival, and historical fiction?

Which of the following is a core literary element critical to horror fiction?

Which literary element involves the time and place in which a story occurs?

What literary element is used to create a feeling of anticipation or anxiety about what will happen next?

Which literary element involves hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?

Which literary element involves the unknown or unexplained aspects of a story?

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