Which of the following can be a symbol?

A character, A recurring phrase, An object

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gothic Literature?

Stories often set during the 1800s

In "The Landlady," why does Billy choose to stay at the bed and breakfast instead of the Bell and Dragon as recommended?

He felt supernaturally compelled to stay there, It was fantastically cheap

Which of the following is the BEST definition of Magical Realism?

A literary genre that blends supernatural or unreal elements and realism

Which of the following is the defining element of Magical Realism?

An accepting or unimpressed narrative tone

An indication or hint of what is to come later in the story

Which of the following is the BEST definition of Gothic Literature?

Genre with an atmosphere of exoticism, mystery, and dread

What is always true of juxtaposition?

It places different elements side by side in order to compare them

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Gothic Protagonist?

A poor social or economic status

In "The Landlady," what is the FIRST indication that things might not be as they initially seem?

The landlady was apparently expecting Billy

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1
Which of the following can be a symbol?
A character
A recurring phrase
None of the above
An object
2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gothic Literature?
A supernatural presence such as a spirit or monster
Elevated, dramatic language
Setting with dreary and stormy weather
Stories often set during the 1800s
3
In "The Landlady," why does Billy choose to stay at the bed and breakfast instead of the Bell and Dragon as recommended?
He felt supernaturally compelled to stay there
It was fantastically cheap
He knew two of the tenants, Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple
He couldn't find The Bell and Dragon
4
What do scholars believe the seven rooms represent in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death?"
The seven deadly sins
The seven days of the week
The seven dwarves
The seven ages of man
5
True or False: A theme can either be a statement or a single word.
False
True
6
Which of the following is the BEST definition of Magical Realism?
Genre with an atmosphere of exoticism, mystery, and dread
A genre of literature and film that is meant to scare and disgust
A literary movement with a focus on individual experiences and nature
A literary genre that blends supernatural or unreal elements and realism
7
Which of the following is the defining element of Magical Realism?
An accepting or unimpressed narrative tone
Often set in a castle or stately manor
Dreamlike settings that disorient and unsettle the reader
Strange, unique, and unrealistic characters
8
How old was the narrator when they discovered their passion in "My Introduction to Gothic Literature?"
28
17
14
12
9
Foreshadowing is…
When the story goes back in time to learn more about a character or event
An indication or hint of what is to come later in the story
When the narrator stops the story and speaks directly to the audience
When the reader knows something the characters do not, creating suspense
10
Which of the following is the BEST definition of Gothic Literature?
A genre of literature and film that is meant to scare and disgust
A literary movement with a focus on individual experiences and nature
A literary genre that blends supernatural or unreal elements and realism
Genre with an atmosphere of exoticism, mystery, and dread
11
What is always true of juxtaposition?
It places similar elements side by side in order to compare them
It challenges the reader to think harder
It shows different things which have nothing in common
It places different elements side by side in order to compare them
12
"House Taken Over" is an example of what literary genre?
Gothic Literature
Dark Romanticism
Magical Realism
Horror
13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Gothic Protagonist?
A tragic flaw which ultimately leads to their downfall
A significant psychological conflict / inner turmoil.
A poor social or economic status
An absolute goal or aim
14
In "The Landlady," what is the FIRST indication that things might not be as they initially seem?
The landlady was apparently expecting Billy
The landlady revealed she was a taxidermist
The landlady leered at Billy on the stairs
Billy discovered there had only been two guests before him
15
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Stand up straight or you'll develop bad posture
Love is worth the wait
Love
Sometimes people forget things

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