The term ______________, or POV for shorthand, refers to who is telling a story or narrating it. Can be first person, second person, or third person.
Point of View
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A story in a series of events; it tells us WHAT HAPPENED, A __________, on the other hand, tells us HOW the events are connected to one another and WHY the story unfolded in the way it did.
plot
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The plot in gothic literature features 3 elements - name 2.
Ordinary Events, Mysterious Things, Foreshadowing
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A _____________ is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature. One key characteristic of these is their universality, which is to say that they are ideas that not only apply to the specific characters and
theme
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fairy
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____________ is a genre of fiction characterized by mysterious and supernatural horror, often set in a dark castle or other medieval setting.
a gothic story
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The ____________ of a plot is the story's central turning point - the moment of peak tension or conflict - which all of the preceding plot developments have been leading up to. Typically, it's the moment the hero finally confronts or does
climax
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lifesaver
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In gothic literature, you are likely to find an evil scientist. True or false?
true
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The struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force, such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot...
external conflict
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In gothic literature, you are likely to find themes that tell of the good inside people. True or false?
true
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Do you know an example of Gothic literature?
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In gothic literature, you are likely to find descriptive language. True or false?
true
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_______________ is an element of literature used to hold onto the interest and anticipation of a reader throughout a story. It can even help the readers feel connected to the characters as they are constantly wondering what will happen to
suspense
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_______________________ is a literary device in which authors hint at plot developments that don't actually occur until later in the story. It can be achieved directly or indirectly.