According to the gothic tradition, human beings are, at their core...

intrinsically dark and terror-seeking.

Which of these is NOT a gothic feature?

bank robbers, murderers and the mafia

Gothic protagonists are often...

unreliable, making incorrect assumptions.

What does "sublime" refer to?

experiences with nature that can be uplifting AND terrifying, an overpowering sense of the greatness and power of nature

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Gothic Conventions

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Review literary conventions of Gothic Horror

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1
The Gothic outsider is NOT...
typical and ordinary.
countercultural.
destructive and insane.
mythical.
2
According to the gothic tradition, human beings are, at their core...
intrinsically dark and terror-seeking.
good despite their frightening circumstances.
scared.
neither good nor bad.
3
Which of these is NOT a gothic feature?
nightmares, madness and mental torment
family curses and dark secrets
bank robbers, murderers and the mafia
supernatural powers
4
Gothic protagonists are often...
intelligent problem solvers.
mysterious.
unreliable, making incorrect assumptions.
easily surprised.
5
Which of these is NOT a gothic villain?
a blood-sucking vampire
a murderous ghost
a bad teacher
a demented scientist
6
Which of these characters does NOT belong in a gothic literature?
A ghostly pale woman
A sinister figure dressed in black
A lawyer searching for justice
a frightened, vulnerable child
7
Which of these is NOT a word associated with the gothic?
unnatural
menacing
rebellious
spine-chilling
8
What does "sublime" refer to?
experiences with nature that can be uplifting AND terrifying
truly fantastic
An American reggae rock and ska punk band
an overpowering sense of the greatness and power of nature
9
Which of these is NOT a feature of Gothic literature?
dark passageways and dungeons
foggy and stormy weather
wild, untamed, abandoned landscapes
domestic dissatisfaction
10
Which of these techniques is NOT a good technique for gothic writing?
short sentences
facts
metaphors
descriptive vocabulary
11
Which of these is NOT a suitable setting for a Gothic story?
a creepy dark, foggy alleyway
an eerie graveyard
an abandoned science laboratory
a classroom
12
Which 3 words are the best use of gothic vocabulary?
dark, evil, bad
calm, delightful, sunny
decaying, sinister, eerie
creepy, scary, frightening

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