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WorksheetsGothic Literature
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The word 'gothic' can also be applied to architecture.
right
wrong
Gothic literature started in...
the late 18th century
the late 19th century
the late 20th century
What are some of the characteristics of Gothic literature? Tick all the correct answers.
horror and terror
excess and irrational response
violence and mystery
warning of the dangers of transgression
Tick the usual settings of the 18th century Gothic literature
old castles
abbeys
dark tunnels
the city
One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ settings like old castles, and old mansions.
supernatural
decaying
isolation
fear
One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ .
confinement
roses
rainbows
antique cars
Fill in the blank: The author uses _______ to suggest what may happen next in the story.
Imagery
Foreshadowing
Similes
Cats
Which of the following is not a typically Gothic setting?
Church
Castle
Wild remote place
Shopping centre
What supernatural elements are often found in Gothic stories?
Talking animals
Kind old ladies
Ghosts and monsters
Time travel
What kind of characters are often portrayed in Gothic literature?
Happy and content individuals
Superheroes with special powers
Insane and tortured individuals
Successful and wealthy individuals
Who wrote the "The Tell Tale Heart"?
Stephen King
J.K. Rowling
Isaac Asimov
Edgar Allen Poe
