Gothic Literature

The word 'gothic' can also be applied to architecture.

• right

• wrong

Gothic literature started in...

• the late 18th century

• the late 19th century

• the late 20th century

What are some of the characteristics of Gothic literature? Tick all the correct answers.

• horror and terror

• excess and irrational response

• violence and mystery

• warning of the dangers of transgression

Tick the usual settings of the 18th century Gothic literature

• old castles

• abbeys

• dark tunnels

• the city

One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ settings like old castles, and old mansions.

• supernatural

• decaying

• isolation

• fear

One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ .

• confinement

• roses

• rainbows

• antique cars

In Gothic novels, the conflict is often....

• person vs. technology
• person vs. society
• person vs. supernatural

Fill in the blank: The author uses _______ to suggest what may happen next in the story.

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

• Similes

• Cats

Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns. 

• True
• False

Which author is infamous for using an unreliable narrator? 

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Mary Shelly 
• J.K. Rowling
• Stephen King