Which of these best fits the definition for Southern Gothic literature?

style of writing in the American South whose stories are grotesque/macabre

Which of these is considered the first Gothic story ever?

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

Which of these is the most accurate summary of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

The story is about fatal revenge and someone is buried alive.

In "Where are you going, where have you been?", what is implied that happens to Connie?

She is murdered and buried in a field.

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S25 Gothic lit test

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1
Which of these are Gothic Elements?
Psychological Torment
Supernatural Phenomenon
Horror/Mystery
All of the Above
2
Which of these best fits the definition for Southern Gothic literature?
books where the protagonist goes on an epic journey personally/physically
None of these
style of writing in the American South whose stories are grotesque/macabre
stories having Gothic elements such as horror/mystery/psychological torment
3
Which of these highlights the differences between Gothic and Southern Gothic literature?
All of these
S.G. does not dwell on suspense/the supernatural.It instead uses dark humor
Southern Gothic is uniquely rooted in the South's tensions and aberrations
Southern Gothic is inspired by Gothic literature
4
The term “gothic” was applied to this genre because the settings were in war torn countries.
True
False
5
Gothic literature is one of the oldest and widely studied literary genres.
True
False
6
Which of these is considered the first Gothic story ever?
None of these
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
7
The definition of Gothic Elements is literary devices used by the author or director to make the story scary.
True
False
8
Which of these best describe the relationship between John and his wife in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?
Both
Neither
He treats her as accessory while she thinks hes like a prisonguard @the end
There relationship is not a healthy relationship as he is controlling
9
Which of these is the most accurate summary of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Interpretations include an abusive father-son relationship or as loving one
None of these
A lover has died who is buried by the sea.
The story is about fatal revenge and someone is buried alive.
10
In "Where are you going, where have you been?", what is ironic about the name of the character Arnold Friend?
His name is ironic because he metaphorically represents the Devil
All of these
His name is ironic because he symbolizes a "fiend" and not a "friend"
His name is ironic because he is not Connie's friend.
11
In "Where are you going, where have you been?", what is implied that happens to Connie?
She calls the police, and they arrest Arnold Friend.
She is murdered and buried in a field.
She goes missing and is never seen again.
Nothing

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