What is a central idea of "What Is the Horror Genre?"

There are many different ways to categorize the horror genre.

How does the narrator try to prove that he is not mad?

He describes how cunning and cautious he is.

Why did the narrator have a Contrast and Contradiction moment in "Tell-Tale Heart"?

He heard the heartbeat of the old man and might feel guilt.

Which is an example of the "Quoted Words" signpost from "What is the Horror Genre?"

The author quotes Stephen King who talks about the anticipation of horror.

Which Literature Signposts occurred often in "Tell-Tale Heart"?

Contrasts and Contradictions, Again and Again

Why can't the police officers hear the old man's heart?

The old man's heart is not actually beating.

Whose fave is performing on Christmas Day?!!!

Ms. Fuller's, Your fav Reading teacher's, Kettering's very own Beyonce 😂, $FULLERRACK$$$

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Q2 Arc 1 8th Grade Review

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1
What does the word "vex" mean?
to smother
to bother or annoy
to admire
to rely on someone
2
What is a central idea of "What Is the Horror Genre?"
There are many different ways to categorize the horror genre.
Horror is defined by its focus on monsters and scary settings.
The subject approach is the clearest way to define this genre.
The organizational structure of the horror genre sets it apart from others.
3
How does the narrator try to prove that he is not mad?
He describes how cunning and cautious he is.
He says he pities the old man but laughs in his heart.
He allows the police officers to search the house.
He waits until the eighth night to kill the old man.
4
What is the Quarter 2 Theme?
Finding Your Path
What is Horror?
Tell-Tale Heart
The Thrill of Horror
5
Why did the narrator have a Contrast and Contradiction moment in "Tell-Tale Heart"?
He heard the heartbeat of the old man and might feel guilt.
He saw a body part on the floor by the police.
The police found a clue.
There was blood on the narrator's hands.
6
Which is an example of the "Quoted Words" signpost from "What is the Horror Genre?"
"We just believe Dorothy is in Oz; we accept Oz as a parallel world..."
The author quotes Stephen King who talks about the anticipation of horror.
"Some horror comes from inside the characters."
The author mentions famous monster characters from horror films/stories.
7
Which Literature Signposts occurred often in "Tell-Tale Heart"?
Contrasts and Contradictions
Memory Moment
Again and Again
Words of the Wiser
8
Why can't the police officers hear the old man's heart?
The narrator is speaking loudly to drown out the old man's heart.
The officers' senses are not as acute as those of the narrator.
The officers are sitting too far away from the old man's body.
The old man's heart is not actually beating.
9
Whose fave is performing on Christmas Day?!!!
Ms. Fuller's
Your fav Reading teacher's
Kettering's very own Beyonce 😂
$FULLERRACK$$$
10
What is the point of view in "Tell-Tale Heart"?
first person
third person omniscient
third person limited
second person

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