Review Unit 2 - The Thrill of Horror

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What is literary criticism?

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Literary criticism is a type of writing that examines, analyzes, and interprets a particular work of literature.

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What is the setting in a horror story?

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The setting is the creepy place where a scary story takes place, such as old houses, abandoned castles, dark basements, or creepy forests.

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What does a quest represent in literature?

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A quest represents a search or journey undertaken by a character.

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What is the non-supernatural subgenre of horror?

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The non-supernatural subgenre of horror uses everyday terrors in its storytelling, focusing on realistic fears.

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What is suspense in storytelling?

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Suspense is the intense feeling an audience experiences while waiting to see what happens next.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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Define tone in literature.

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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An unreliable narrator is a character who tells the story but whose credibility is compromised, leading to a distorted view of events.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character, often involving emotions, desires, or moral dilemmas.