Horror Monsters

One of the main purposes of this media analysis is to

• A analyze the nature of good and evil in the movie Frankenstein.

• B compare the way space aliens are portrayed in different movies.

• C describe how techniques for creating movie monsters have evolved.

• D explain how the characteristics of monsters affect horror movies.

Which sentence from paragraph 1 BEST summarizes "The Role of Monsters in Horror Movies"?

• A “One of the most time-honored traditions in the movie industry is the use of monsters in horror movies.”

• B “Monsters can stretch our imaginations, provide thrills in the safe environment of a theater or home, and give us insight into our nature as human beings.”

• C “Many of the better monster horror movies even have a legitimate moral or universal theme.”

• D “For example, human cruelty can make monsters of men.”

In paragraph 2, the author’s style can be described as using

• A precise language to explain complex ideas.

• B informal word choice to simplify explanations.

• C simple, conversational language to capture the readers' interest.

• D figurative language to provide colorful descriptions.

In paragraph 3, what is the effect of explaining the five broad categories of movie monsters?

• A It shows the different roles that monsters play in horror movies.

• B It shows the slightly different definitions of what a monster is.

• C It shows how large and diverse monsters are within the horror genre.

• D It shows how difficult it is to define what a monster is.

The author uses the word "inhuman" in paragraph 4 to

• A emphasize his point through the use of repetition.

• B provide a contrast between an average person and a brutal, cruel person.

• C contrast humans with the types of monsters he has described.

• D emphasize the lack of intelligence in the humans he is describing.

Which sentence BEST summarizes the most important idea in paragraph 5?

• A Monsters serve several purposes.

• B The Latin root of the word horror is "horrere."

• C The monster in the movie Alien is very effective.

• D Effective movie monsters evoke an audience response.

In paragraph 7, the author uses rhetorical questions

• A to highlight the similarities between different horror movie protagonists.

• B to explore the types of monsters that confront horror movie protagonists.

• C to give examples of the different types of horror movie protagonists.

• D to show how horror movie protagonists change into monstrous characters

Which sentence BEST summarizes the author's conclusion in paragraph 12?

• A "Well-crafted monster movies can be fun and exciting."

• B "We enjoy being frightened, and we love to see good triumph over evil."

• C "But the best of these movies offer something more than just thrills and epic battles."

• D "They offer insights into the strengths and weaknesses of humankind."

How does the author use specific movies like Frankenstein and King Kong to support his purpose?

• A He contrasts them to show the large variety of different kinds of horror movie monsters.

• B He compares them to highlight the similarities between monsters throughout the horror movie genre.

• C He uses them to support the idea that horror movies can explore and challenge traditional definitions of monster.

• D He includes them throughout the text to show how much he knows about the horror movie genre.

Which of the following sentences reflects the author's viewpoint toward monsters in horror movies?

• A The best monsters provide insights into the human protagonists.

• B The most effective monsters are frightening-looking space aliens.

• C Most movie monsters are the result of scientific experiments gone wrong.

• D Some effective monsters are just normal people who have made a bad decision.