Gothic Literature

The 5 key elements of a short story are:

• Setting, Character, Conflict, Plot, Theme

• Setting, Plot, Rising Action, Irony

• Similes, Plot, Character, Conflict, Paragraph

Define character

Gothic Literature

• Combines both horror and romance.

• Combines both comedy and romance.

• Combines both horror and science fiction.

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Which of the following is not a typical Gothic setting?

• Church

• Castle

• Wild remote place

• Shopping centre

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What would we NOT expect to find in a Gothic setting?

• Graveyard

• Old house

• Busy crowds

• Forest

What supernatural events might happen in a Gothic story?

• A magic show

• Lights going on and off

• A science fair

• A dance party

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The castle may be near or connected to ______, which lend their own
haunting flavor with their darkness, uneven floors,
claustrophobia, and mystery. And in horror-gothic, caves are often seem
home to ________ ___________ such as monsters, or deviant forms of
humans: vampires, zombies, wolf-men.

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A disturbing dream could also be a

• vision

• setting

• creature

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Which of the following emotions are associated with the supernatural occurrences and eerie atmosphere in Gothic tales?

• happiness

• terror, sorrow

• awe and wonder

• confusion

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Metonymy is

• used by musicians

• a subtype of metaphor

• used to portray happiness

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