What is the Horror Genre? Vocabulary

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What does it mean to predict?

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To tell in advance.

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What is horror?

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An intense feeling of fear.

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What is a convention?

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A practice widely used by a group or a custom.

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What is a genre?

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A category or type of story.

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What does it mean to intensify?

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To grow in strength.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in horror stories?

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To hint at future events and create suspense.

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What is a common theme in horror literature?

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The struggle between good and evil.

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What is the role of the antagonist in horror?

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To create conflict and fear for the protagonist.

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What is atmosphere in the context of horror?

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The mood or feeling created by the setting and events.

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What does it mean to evoke fear?

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To bring about or call forth feelings of fear.