Understanding Horror Literature Concepts

The video introduces unit two, focusing on the thrill of horror. It explores why people enjoy feeling frightened and uses literary criticism to analyze horror texts. The mentor text, 'What is the Horror Genre?' by Sharon Russell, is used to identify key elements of horror, such as subjects, suspense, and plot. A graphic organizer helps students find text evidence supporting these elements. The video prepares students to analyze horror stories and understand the genre's unique features.

What is the essential question for Unit Two?

• How do we analyze literary texts?

• What are the elements of fiction?

• What makes a good horror story?

• Why do we sometimes like to feel frightened?

What is the title of the mentor text for Unit Two?

• The Art of Suspense

• Understanding Literary Criticism

• What is the Horror Genre?

• The Elements of Fiction

What is a literary criticism?

• A writing that examines, analyzes, and interprets a work

• A summary of a book

• A biography of an author

• A fictional story

Which of the following is NOT an element of horror mentioned by Sharon Russell?

• Plot

• Comedy

• Suspense

• Subjects

In the context of horror, what does 'subjects' refer to?

• The monsters or characters

• The author's background

• The setting of the story

• The theme of the story

What is suspense in a horror story?

• The tension felt when a character is in danger

• The setting of the story

• The resolution of the plot

• The introduction of characters

Which example best illustrates suspense in a horror story?

• A character baking a cake

• A character winning a lottery

• A character entering a dark basement

• A character finding a hidden treasure

What is the plot in a story?

• The author's biography

• The series of events that make up the story

• The description of the setting

• The dialogue between characters

Why is the rising action important in a horror story?

• It describes the setting

• It concludes the story

• It builds tension and conflict

• It introduces the characters

What do we care more about in a horror plot according to Sharon Russell?

• The characters' backgrounds

• The author's writing style

• What happens next

• The setting of the story