Horror

Which is the most unlikely setting for a horror story?

• A an isolated road

• B a bright beautiful park

• C a dark basement

• D an old attic

4. In horror stories, readers expect a strong connection between

• A story events and setting

• B characters and the narrator

• C plot and dialogue

• D author’s style and characters

According to the author, which is not a way to categorize horror stories?

• A theme

• B subjects

• C source of horror

• D setting

The author most likely wrote this article to...

• persuade people to watch or read the horror genre

• encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

• compare the most famous horror characters in history

• provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

What is an example of horror that has its source inside a character?

• A woman knows she should not go into a basement but goes anyway.

• A vampire in a story inspires a reader to hang garlic on her windows.

• The squirrels in an attic cause people to think they hear ghosts.

• A scientist desires knowledge so intensely that he creates a monster.

Horror is:

• An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

• Joy

• An intense feeling of joy or excitement.

• Sadness

What is genre?

• My favorite book

• A TikTok dance

• A category of music and literature, such as horror, fantasy, pop, or rock.

• Non-fiction

The book was _____.

Why do some people like being scared?

• They are weird.

• Their brains release chemicals that make fear fun and exciting.

• They grew up watching horror movies.

• Scary things are cool.

Which of the following is a common theme in horror literature?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Fear and the unknown

• D) Comedy and humor