Scary Short Stories Flashcard

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What is the setting of 'Young Goodman Brown'?

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A forest near a Puritan village.

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What role does perception versus reality play in 'Young Goodman Brown'?

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The story suggests that reality is subjective, and Goodman Brown’s perceptions may be distorted by his fears and doubts.

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What is Ichabod Crane’s occupation?

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Schoolteacher.

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What might the clock in the seventh room symbolize in the story?

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The passage of time and the inevitability of death approaching.

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How does Goodman Brown’s perception of his community change after his experience in the forest?

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He begins to view his neighbors with suspicion and distrust, believing that they are secretly evil.

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What is the main theme of 'Young Goodman Brown'?

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The conflict between faith and doubt.

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Who is the author of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

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Washington Irving.

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What does the character of Prince Prospero represent in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The futility of trying to escape death.

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What is the significance of the forest in 'Young Goodman Brown'?

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It represents the unknown and the darker aspects of human nature.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

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Gothic elements, including supernatural occurrences.