Patrick Maloney's body language foreshadowed bad news when

his eye twitched and he guzzled his whiskey.

The landlady interrupting Billy Weaver as he recalled the other boys' names was to

distract Billy and foreshadow for readers.

Which Element of the Horror Genre is NOT present in "One Winter's Night"?

Battling evil via unconventional means

prompts readers to infer the ending

The Bed and Breakfast was appealing by which FACADES?

cozy furnishings, warm fire, pets, nice old lady, affordable price

Appeal to Pathos is meant for readers to

feel concern for distressed individuals

Using precise word choice

will effectively establish tone and mood.

The exposition of "Lamb to the Slaughter" portrayed

a typical 1950s relationship between husband and wife.

It's ironic that Billy Weaver

was brisk at first, then slowed by poison

The phrase "a lamb to the slaughter" is

an allusion to a Biblical phrase

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Horror Unit Quiz #1

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1
Congealed means
loose and watery
smeared and slippery
dry and bumpy
gelatinous and sticky
2
The hearth is the center of a fireplace.
False
True
3
Patrick Maloney's body language foreshadowed bad news when
he said, "Hullo, Darling".
his eye twitched and he guzzled his whiskey.
he insisted on fish, not meat.
he hit Mary with the back of his hand.
4
Mary's alibi of being at the grocer's for dinner
was meant to confuse readers.
was convincing.
was not convincing.
was to be expected.
5
Using genre-related word choice & imagery in the exposition...
helps to flashback
hinders flashback
hinders foreshadowing
helps to foreshadow
6
The landlady interrupting Billy Weaver as he recalled the other boys' names was to
use hyperbole as a way to emphasize her kindness.
show how nurturing she was.
make sure the tea was served hot.
distract Billy and foreshadow for readers.
7
Which Element of the Horror Genre is NOT present in "One Winter's Night"?
the One
Battling evil via unconventional means
Appeal to Pathos
Disturbances
8
An ambiguous ending
a bloody ending
shows a writer's inability to finish the story
is very clear
prompts readers to infer the ending
9
Exasperated means
fulfilled
excellent
exaggerated
frustrated
10
Which term describes "innocent individuals brushing up against evil"?
imposition
entrapment
final twist
psychological torture
11
Console means provide comfort.
True
False
12
"off her rocker" is an example of
a music genre
an allusion
a nursery rhyme
an idiom
13
The Bed and Breakfast was appealing by which FACADES?
peeling paint, close to station, alcohol free environment, and guest book
good reviews, congenial night life, and yellow chrysanthemums
cozy furnishings, warm fire, pets, nice old lady, affordable price
kippers, rapacious landlady, no umbrellas to trip over
14
"Cry her heart out" is both
foreshadowing and fact
simile and fact
juxtaposition and lies
hyperbole and truth
15
Jack Noonan and the other police devoured
the peas - potatoes
the gravel and spanner
the evidence - the weapon
the cheesecake and whiskey
16
Appeal to Pathos is meant for readers to
feel concern for distressed individuals
feel a sense of apathy
feel attraction to the villainous
feel a sense of bliss
17
Using precise word choice
is unnecessary in a story.
requires use of an almanac and dictionary.
will effectively establish tone and mood.
confuses readers.
18
These literary devices are frequently used to build suspense:
irony and rhythm
alliteration and onomatopoeia
foreshadowing and irony
flashback and consonance
19
Roald Dahl's intent was to
appeal to young readers
argue with filmmakers
cause controversy
frighten the youngest children
20
Following IMPOSITION, characters are next...
ENGAGED
ENABLED
ENTRAPPED
ENAMOURED
21
Serene, tranquil, placid, blissful are synonyms.
True
False
22
The Elements of the Horror Genre are used by writers
to complicate stories
to add romance
to avoid penalty
to build suspense
23
Mary Maloney went from tranquil and devoted TO
unfaithful and broken-hearted
calculating and clever
spiteful and pathetic
insecure and self-loathing
24
"Hansel & Gretel" and "The Landlady" shared
the theme of kindness.
the theme of deception.
the characterization of lovely old women.
the characterization of poor parenting.
25
The exposition of "Lamb to the Slaughter" portrayed
Sam the grocer as Mary's partner in crime.
the emptiness of a broken marriage.
a typical 1950s relationship between husband and wife.
Mary Maloney as a neglectful wife.
26
Reviewing your notes and slides before a test is recommended.
False
True
27
Which is not an example of conjuring?
creating an mental image
a witch's brew
repressed memories
a magician's illusions
28
It's ironic that Billy Weaver
was brisk at first, then hypersensitive soon after
was innocent at first, then guilty at last
was brisk at first, then slowed by poison
was not as desirable as Christopher or Gregory
29
Which Elements of the Horror / Suspense genre were used extensively in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Mythical Creatures and Moral Contest
Dark Humor and Irony
Battling Evil via Unconventional Means and The Chosen One
Psychological Torture and Disturbances
30
Which might not be considered a lamb to the slaughter?
the baby
Patrick
Sam
Mary
31
The phrase "a lamb to the slaughter" is
an allusion to a Biblical phrase
a simile for unfaithful spouses
evil by all accounts
a distraction from the truth
32
Swanky means
stinky; old
weak; weathered
upscale; expensive
hefty; massive
33
Punctual means tardy.
True
False

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