Gothic Literature

Which of these is the definition of the Gothic?

• A genre that focuses around horror, the supernatural, suspense and mystery.

• A genre that focuses on violence and criminal activity.

• A genre that focuses on romance, love and comedy.

• A genre that focuses on action and adventure.

Answer explanation

It's a genre that places strong emphasis on intense emotion, pairing terror with pleasure, death with romance.

It does not always have to have monsters like Dracula or Ghosts but they tend to be one that students find more interesting!

Which of the following would be a good setting for a Gothic Novel? Select them all!

• An Old Mansion.

• A Shopping Centre.

• A Graveyard.

• A Haunted House

• A Meadow.

Answer explanation

There are many possible settings for the Gothic. Which do you like the most?

What is meant by a 'theme' in English?

• An idea that repeats itself or pervades through a piece of writing.

• The mood set by a piece of writing.

• The song that plays at the start of a TV show.

• The colour scheme of a book's front cover.

Answer explanation

The theme is 'an idea that recurs' throughout a piece of work.

In a lot of Charles Dickens' books, a common theme is wealth and the poor! This is because he wanted to raise awareness of the issues.

Which of the following images is NOT very Gothic?

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Which of the following pictures is NOT very Gothic?

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Answer explanation

Although this image is dark, and there possibly could be something 'scary' or 'creepy' about to happen, it isn't Gothic as it doesn't have any other Gothic Features.

What is the main character's first name in Great Expectations?

Answer explanation

His full name is Philip Pirrip, but his nickname is Pip!

What is the prisoner's name in Great Expectations?

• Magwitch

• Sandwich

• Madsitch

• Magics

• Keith

Answer explanation

Abel Magwitch is his full name and at the start of the book he encounters Pip for the first time.

Where does Magwitch encounter Pip?

• A Graveyard.

• Inside a Church.

• By a Mansion.

• In a field.

Answer explanation

He encounters him in a graveyard and shakes him down, attacking him and scaring him.

What is an adjective?

• A describing word.

• A doing/action word.

• A place or thing.

• A word ending in 'ly', 'ing' or 'ed'.

Answer explanation

An adjective is a describing word.

Here are some adjectives that could describe this building:

Wooden

Red

Grey

Weird

Dangerous

What is a verb?

• A doing/action word.

• A describing word.

• A word ending in 'ly', 'ing' or 'ed'.

• A place or thing.