Gothic Lit. and Theme Notes Quiz

Select all of the elements that can be found in gothic literature.

• Suspense Elements

• Supernatural Elements

• Intense Emotions

• Eerie Settings

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does "pacing" refer to in storytelling?

• The characters in the story

• The tempo and speed at which the story unfolds

• The setting of the story

• The dialogue in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Foreshadowing is an indication or warning of something happening in the future. True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an inexplicable event in gothic stories?

• Damsels in distress

• A rumor about a specific location

• Inanimate objects coming to life

• Characters running and screaming

Dark humor often features (a)   protagonists.

• anti-heroic
• heroic
• noble
• virtuous

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or false? An element of Gothic literature could involve the supernatural or the implication of the supernatural.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is metonymy?  

• A literary device that uses sound to create rhythm.
• A form of dialogue that reveals plot twists.
• A type of metaphor that exaggerates for effect.
• A figure of speech where one thing is used to represent another

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is rain often depicted in funeral scenes in gothic literature?

• • To make the scene look more dramatic

• • To symbolize sorrow and grief through metonymy

• • To represent happiness and renewal

• • To represent happiness and renewal

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What role does suspense play in Gothic literature?

• • It adds a cheerful mood

• • It provides a humorous element

• • It heightens the sense of mystery and tension

• • It simplifies the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In Gothic novels, what often contributes to the eerie atmosphere?

• • Elaborate costumes

• • The setting, like abandoned castles or dark forests

• • Friendly animals

• • Modern cityscapes

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.5