Elements of Gothic Literature include

gloomy settings, supernatural events, mystery, horror, death

Galvanism is best described as

the contraction of muscles caused by electricity.

The Industrial Revolution contributed to Mary Shelley's influence to write Frankenstein because

She wondered how far society would take it.

Writers of The Romantic Movement focused on

nature, beauty, human feelings, freedom, and self-expression

Who is pictured here ?

Frankenstein's Monster/Creature

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1
Mary Shelley was only 24 when her novel was published.
True
False
2
"Frankenstein" can be classified into the genre of
none of the above.
The Romantic Movement.
Gothic Literature.
all of the above.
3
Elements of Gothic Literature include
individual thinking, surreal settings, beauty and nature
influence of technological advancement, advances in science
all of the above
gloomy settings, supernatural events, mystery, horror, death
4
Which statement accurately summarizes the effects of The Age of Enlightenment?
Society turned skeptic of religion.
People were quick to believe anything they were told.
Some of the above.
Thinkers became "enlightened" with reason and individuality.
5
Galvanism is best described as
a radical philosophy in 19th century literature.
the contraction of muscles caused by electricity.
method of dissection used in the early stages of autopsies.
how modern doctors are able to bring patients back to life.
6
Mary Shelley was inspired to write Frankenstein by a ghost story contest.
False
True
7
"Frankenstein" is a Science Fiction novel.
True
False
8
The Industrial Revolution contributed to Mary Shelley's influence to write Frankenstein because
it was part of the vision she had when she was hiking.
she lived in London near the machinery and economic growth.
She wondered how far society would take it.
Her mind was focused on death due to the French Revolution.
9
Writers of The Romantic Movement focused on
nature, beauty, human feelings, freedom, and self-expression
individualized thinking, science over religious beliefs
humor, comedy, satire, sarcasm, and appeal to laughter
death, horror, terror, mystery, and supernatural events
10
Who is pictured here ?
Frankenstein's Monster/Creature
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Luigi Galvani
Frankenstein

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