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1
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, the title character is which kind of supernatural creature?
Ghost
Werewolf
Vampire
Banshee
2
Which of the following is the most effective description?
"She let out a frightened scream."
"She let out a long scream."
"She let out a blood-curdling scream."
"She let out a loud scream."
3
Which of the following is an element of the Horror genre?
Sci Fi
The Supernatural
Romance
All of the above
4
Through which technique does an author hint at something that will happen later
Foreshadowing
Prediction
Symbolism
Simile
5
"...ominous bird of yore/Meant in croaking Nevermore." In these lines from The Raven, Poe uses
Simile
Colour symbolism
Metaphor
Rhyme
6
What's the purpose of the Brainstorming Web Graphic Organizer?
All of the above
To help the writer think of interesting scenarios
To provide inspiration for a creative piece of writing
To get creative ideas flowing
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Which of the following are common techniques and themes used in the horror genre?
Supernatural elements
All of the above
Truncated sentences
Descriptive language
8
When writing a Horror short story, what are some good techniques to use to increase suspense?
Start the story in the middle of the action
Use fragmented (short) sentences
All of the above
Leave some information out to keep the reader guessing
9
Which of the following is an example of "show don't tell"?
None of the above
"She was very nervous."
"Her palms were sweating, her knuckles shone white."
"She looked anxious."
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Which of the following settings would be commonly found within the horror genre?
A local cafe
A graveyard at midnight
A elementary school
A suburban street
