Exploring the Elements of Gothic Literature

Which novel is credited with starting the English Gothic phenomenon?

• Dracula

• Frankenstein

• The Castle of Otranto

• Wuthering Heights

What are some common features of Gothic castles?

• Glass walls

• Sunny gardens

• Candlelit corridors

• Modern architecture

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Which of the following is NOT considered a supernatural being in Gothic fiction?

• Witches

• Ghosts

• Goblins

• Robots

What literary device is commonly used in Gothic novels to exaggerate emotional intensity?

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Oxymoron

• Metonymy

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Which of the following emotions is NOT typically experienced by Gothic protagonists?

• Madness

• Terror

• Joy

• Rage

In Gothic fiction, what often restricts characters' freedom?

• Politics

• Education

• Technology

• Weather

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How are women often portrayed in Gothic fiction?

• As powerful and independent

• As vulnerable and dominated by men

• As wealthy and influential

• As indifferent and unemotional

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Which historical event influenced the themes of many Gothic novels?

• The Renaissance

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

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What term did Sigmund Freud coin that is relevant to Gothic fiction?

• The Ego

• The Id

• The Uncanny

• The Sublime

Which character in 'Wuthering Heights' embodies the Gothic hero-villain archetype?

• Catherine Earnshaw

• Heathcliff

• Isabella Linton

• Hareton Earnshaw

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