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Gothic Elements - in Literature

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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
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find metonymy of gloom and horror. True or false?
    true
  • Gothic Literature is considered part of the ________________________ genre.
    fiction
  • Old Buildings, Ruins, and Bad Weather are elements that can be in gothic literature. True or False?
    True
  • 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
  • Mrs. Peplansky used to live in Louisiana - true or false?
    true
  • _______________________ 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
  • ____________ is WHERE and WHEN a story takes place. Can be real or imagined. Can include landscape, architecture, time or day, social context, weather.
    setting
  • How many children does Mrs. Kazmer have?
    3
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find themes that tell of the good inside people. True or false?
    true
  • _______________ 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
  • 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 vampires, wolves, or witches. True or false?
    true
  • 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
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find young adults making only smart choices. True or false?
    false
  • 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
  • The plot in gothic literature features 3 elements - name 2.
    Ordinary Events, Mysterious Things, Foreshadowing
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals enjoying lunch. True or False?
    false
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find elements of suspense. True or false?
    true
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gothic Literature is dark - true or false
    false
  • Dark and Lonely are two elements of Gothic Literature - true or false
    true
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find an evil scientist. True or false?
    true
  • In literature, the ______________ refers to the feeling, emotion, or mood a writer conveys to a reader though the description of setting and objects.
    atmosphere
  • 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
  • ____________ is a message that is conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event.
    moral
  • What is Mr. Hedrick's outside-of-school job?
    firefighter/emt
  • In gothic literature, you might find a disfigured person hidden away. true or false?
    true
  • 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
  • What is Ms. Perillo's new name?
    Mrs. Lustig
  • Lovely and Beautiful are two elements of gothic literature - true or false
    false
  • ____________ is a genre of fiction characterized by mysterious and supernatural horror, often set in a dark castle or other medieval setting.
    a gothic story
  • Use of a concrete object to represent an abstract concept (like sunrise represents a new chance) is called....
    imagery
  • 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
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find descriptive language. True or false?
    true
  • 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
  • Mr. Lassiter has a child in high school AND a child in middle school. True or false?
    true
  • In gothic literature, you are likely to find a cruel tyrant. True or false?
    true
  • Gothic literature usually has a ---
    mooral