Gothic Elements - in Literature | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Do you know an example of Gothic literature?

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In LITERATURE, _____________________ is a literary element that evokes a certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. It creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers, If tone is the author's attitude to

mood

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

_______________ 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

An ____________ is usually the character who opposes the protagonist of a story, but this can also be a group of characters, institution, or force against which the protagonist must contend. A simple example of this is the Queen in "Snow Wh

antagonist

The ____________ of a story is its main character, who has the sympathy and support of the audience. This character tends to be involved in or affected by most of the choices or conflicts that arise in the narrative.

protagonist

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

_______________________ 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.

foreshadow

Use of a concrete object to represent an abstract concept (like sunrise represents a new chance) is called....

imagery

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

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

____________ is a message that is conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event.

moral

In literature, the ______________ refers to the feeling, emotion, or mood a writer conveys to a reader though the description of setting and objects.

atmosphere

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

The psychological struggle within the mind of a literary character; the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense. What's this called?

internal conflict

The _________________ is the part of the story's plot line in which the problem of the story is resolved or worked out.

resolution

____________ is WHERE and WHEN a story takes place. Can be real or imagined. Can include landscape, architecture, time or day, social context, weather.

setting

____________ is a genre of fiction characterized by mysterious and supernatural horror, often set in a dark castle or other medieval setting.

a gothic story

In gothic literature, you are likely to find vampires, wolves, or witches. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find creepy circus performers. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find a fair and honest politician. True or false?

false

In gothic literature, you are likely to find metonymy of gloom and horror. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find a cruel tyrant. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find an evil scientist. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find young adults making only smart choices. True or false?

false

In gothic literature, you are likely to find elements of suspense. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find themes that tell of the good inside people. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find descriptive language. True or false?

true

In gothic literature, you are likely to find teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals enjoying lunch. True or False?

false

In gothic literature, you might find a disfigured person hidden away. true or false?

true

The plot in gothic literature features 3 elements - name 2.

Ordinary Events, Mysterious Things, Foreshadowing

The people in gothic literature are best described as intense emotions and expected behavior. True or False?

false

Gothic literature explores inner beauty. True or False?

false

Gothic literature usually has a ---

moral

Old Buildings, Ruins, and Bad Weather are elements that can be in gothic literature. True or False?

True

Lovely and Beautiful are two elements of gothic literature - true or false

false

Dark and Lonely are two elements of Gothic Literature - true or false

true

Gothic Literature is considered part of the ________________________ genre.

fiction

Gothic Literature is dark - true or false

false