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1
What techniques are often deployed in gothic fiction?
pathetic fallacy
allusion
foreshadowing
poetic justice
2
Why is it important to show rather than tell?
To outright confuse the reader
To let the reader guess and infer
To make your writing more interesting and intriguing
It's just easier than explaining
3
Why are some gothic characters often nameless or anonymous?
The writer couldn't think of a name
The author forgot to name them
It develops mystery
The writer was just too lazy to name them
4
What characters usually pop up in gothic tales?
chickens
vampires
ghosts
unicorns
5
What is an anti-hero?
The aunty of a hero
A complete and utter villain
A flawed hero who
A Greek hero
6
What atmosphere is usually created in gothic writing?
eerie, unnerving, uncomfortable and subtly creepy
outright terror and horror and gory
Chirpy and giddy
Childish and joyful
7
Who of the following is a gothic author?
Susan Hill
J R R Tolkien
Charles Dickens
John Doe
8
What colours do you see in gothic literature?
multi coloured rainbows
bright, vivid yellows and oranges
earthy greens and browns
dark, muted, dull tones
9
What emotions are often the undertones of the gothic tale?
Depression, loneliness, isolation, melancholy, longing.
Giggles, laughter, giddiness.
Happiness, delight, ardour, love, jolliness.
Fury, rage and anger sometimes
10
What is pathetic fallacy?
lying about the state of the weather
emotional and mood setting weather
being overly emotional
describing the setting