What Is Horror Genre

"The minute we would start to make such a list we would also realize that

not all monsters are alike and that not all horror deals with monsters."

Which paraphrase of this sentence uses commas correctly?

• Quickly we would realize from our list, that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• We would realize, by making a list, quickly that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• Making a list would help us realize that, not all monsters are alike, and not all horror deals with monsters.

• If we made a list, we would realize that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

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"The minute we would start to make such a list we would also realize that

not all monsters are alike and that not all horror deals with monsters."

Which paraphrase of this sentence uses commas correctly?

• Quickly we would realize from our list, that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• We would realize, by making a list, quickly that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

• Making a list would help us realize that, not all monsters are alike, and not all horror deals with monsters.

• If we made a list, we would realize that not all monsters are alike and not all horror deals with monsters.

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Sharon A. Russell explained what the horror genre is and

how it develop and change over time.

Which of the following revisions changes the underlined phrase so that it correctly uses the past tense?

• developed and changed

• developed and changes

• develops and changed

• develop and changes

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"Our advance knowledge creates suspense because

we can anticipate what is going to happen."

Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this sentence?

• Knowing the plot and thinking about the characters promotes suspense.

• The suspense is created when we know that the characters will be surprised.

• The plot promotes suspense by making us think about what is going to happen next.

• Using what we know and making predictions based on the circumstances creates suspense.

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Which two details support the author’s central idea that horror

can be categorized by the source of the horror?

• We are not surprised to find old houses, abandoned castles, damp cellars, or dark forests as important elements in the horror story. (paragraph 3)

• . . . the ghosts turn out to be squirrels in the attic . . . (paragraph 4)

• . . . horror has its greatest effect on us because we almost believe . . . that the events are possible. (paragraph 4)

• Dr. Frankenstein’s need for knowledge turns him into the kind of person who creates a monster. (paragraph 5)

• The vampire attacks the victim, but then the victim becomes a vampire and attacks others. (paragraph 5)

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Which sentence best expresses the central idea of paragraph 6?

• Stories in the horror genre express a wide variety of themes.

• Certain themes are common to many stories in the horror genre.

• The horror genre concentrates on the conflict between good and evil.

• Society believes that new knowledge is always good for the horror genre.

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One central idea of the selection is that horror —

• is more enjoyable than other genres of fiction

• is more focused on suspense than most genres

• is not limited to stories that are about monsters

• is not as complicated as other kinds of literature

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The author’s main purpose for writing this article was to —

• persuade people to become fans of stories in the horror genre

• encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

• compare and contrast the most famous horror characters in literature

• provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

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How does the author develop her central idea in paragraphs 2–4?

• By suggesting that horror stories have several things in common with other kinds of

  literature

• By analyzing how horror stories are structured to explain events and make them believable

• By providing specific quotes and examples that explain the characteristics of horror stories

• By evaluating the effectiveness of techniques used to create suspense in horror stories

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Which quotation best supports that the author develops the central idea of

paragraphs 2-4 by analyzing how horror stories are structured

to explain events and make them believable,

• In Salem’s Lot Susan approaches the house which is the source of evil. (paragraph 2)

• Horror stories share the use of suspense as a tactic with many other kinds of literature.

  (paragraph 2)

• Because we are outside of the situation we usually know more than the characters. (paragraph 3)

• Some people make further distinctions based on how the stories are organized.

  (paragraph 4)

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