Horror/Gothic Lit Intro Assessment

Gothic literature started in...

• the late 18th century

• the late 19th century

• the late 20th century

Which of the following best describes gothic literature?

• Literature that explores grotesque characters and eerie, violent occurrences in dreary settings

• Literature that explores the appreciation of the individual over society as a whole

• Literature that emphasizes science, reason, and order over emotion, religion, and spirituality

• Literature that focuses on the natural world as a force that controls human fate and destiny

Which is the most unlikely setting for a horror story?

• A. An isolated road

• B. A bright, beautiful park

• C. A dark basement

• D. An old attic

Who is considered the first ever gothic novelist?

• Stephen King

• Horace Walpole

• Mary Shelley

• Edgar Allan Poe

Which author introduced science fiction as part of gothic literature?

• John William Polidori

• Bram Stoker

• Horace Walpole

• Mary Shelley

Which of the following techniques is used to create a feeling of nervousness or anxiousness in horror stories?

• Suspense

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

What is the atmosphere of a story called?

• Suspense

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Mood

Dramatic irony is when:

• what is said is different than what is meant

• the audience knows something the character doesn't

• what happens is the opposite of what is expected

Why do authors use foreshadowing?

• To build suspense

• Because it is enjoyable to use

• To enhance the eerie atmosphere in a story

• To create humor

What is the best definition of imagery?

• Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader imagine what is being described.

• An act of saying what will or might happen in the future.

• A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.

• Exaggeration