H.P Lovecraft wrote a series of short stories and novellas in a new genre that is called...
Inferred Meaning in The Outsider

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English
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12th Grade
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Easy
Josh Spears
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
2.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Groups:
(a) Themes present in the test
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(b) Themes that are NOT present
Mystery and Uncertainty
Gothic Atmosphere
Supernatural Elements
Isolation and Loneliness:
Adventure
Fear and Sadness
Social or Political Commentary
Friendship
The Passage of Time
Love and Romance:
Conflict or Struggle
Nature and the Environment
Answer explanation
Isolation and Loneliness: The protagonist lives in a dark and dismal castle, isolated from the outside world. They have no human interaction and are surrounded by eerie, lifeless elements.
Fear and Sadness: The memories of the protagonist's childhood bring fear and sadness, emphasizing the emotional turmoil they experience.
Gothic Atmosphere: The setting of the story is a gothic castle with dark, damp corridors, high ceilings, and a sense of decay, creating a gothic and eerie atmosphere.
Mystery and Uncertainty: The protagonist's origins and the nature of the castle are shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. They do not know where they were born or who cared for them.
Supernatural Elements: The mention of gods, grotesque trees, and the unknown outer sky hints at supernatural or otherworldly aspects in the story.
The Passage of Time: The protagonist is unable to measure time accurately, suggesting a timeless or distorted perception of time in the castle.
Themes not present in the extract:
Love and Romance: There is no mention of love or romantic relationships in the extract.
Adventure: The protagonist's situation seems more focused on confinement and introspection rather than adventure.
Friendship: The protagonist's isolation and lack of human interaction do not allow for the theme of friendship to be explored.
Conflict or Struggle: While there is an internal struggle hinted at in the protagonist's emotions, there is no external conflict or struggle presented in this passage.
Nature and the Environment: Although the passage mentions grotesque trees and vine-encumbered trees, it does not delve into a deeper exploration of nature or environmental themes.
Social or Political Commentary: The passage primarily focuses on the protagonist's personal experiences and does not touch upon broader social or political issues.
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The protagonist associates (a) with childhood.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the protagonist's living conditions from the description of the castle?
The protagonist lives in a clean, well-maintained environment
The protagonist's surroundings are bright and cheerful
The protagonist's living conditions are gloomy and neglected
The protagonist lives in a spacious and luxurious setting
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What can be inferred by the "dark and dingy" description?
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the protagonist's feelings towards the trees in the twilight groves, considering the themes of perception and interpretation?
They find them to be beautiful and enchanting, suggesting a theme of appreciation for nature
They perceive them as small and delicate, indicating a theme of vulnerability
They view them as grotesque and gigantic, hinting at themes of fear and intimidation
They see them as bare and lifeless, pointing towards themes of desolation and decay
7.
DRAW QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Draw a grotesque and mysterious tree!

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