Which of the following is NOT an element of Magical Realism?

including literary terms like suspense and foreshadowing

Indirect characterization is

based on character's dialogue, actions, and thoughts

What happens to Madeline Usher?

she appears to die, is buried alive, then frees herself

One of the main themes in The Fall of the House of Usher is

when isolated, imaginations can run wild and disturb reality

Direct characterization is

when an author directly states information about a character

an object or time period that reflects the distant past

Which of the following details suggest that the narrator and his sister are nervous and afraid?

they intentionally stop thinking

How are the houses similar in both short stories?

both have been in the owner's families for a long time

Which aspect of Roderick's character reflects Gothic literature?

He and Madeline are the last surviving family members, he lives in a gloomy, secluded home

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1
Which phrase best describes Usher’s state of mind in “The Fall of the House of Usher”?
dull and depressed
cautious and glum
suspicious and miserable
nervous and agitated
2
Which of the following is NOT an element of Magical Realism?
including literary terms like suspense and foreshadowing
an indifferent tone
combining fantastical and realistic events
memorable characters
3
Indirect characterization is
based on character's dialogue, actions, and thoughts
none of the above
indirectly making fun of characters
when an author specifically tells readers about a character
4
What happens to Madeline Usher?
she appears to die, is buried alive, then frees herself
she dies, is buried, and comes back as a ghost
she plays dead, then gets buried, and plots to kill Roderick
she almost dies, but recovers from her illness
5
Which of the following words best describes the mood in "House Taken Over"?
creepy
depressed
lonely
violent
6
One of the main themes in The Fall of the House of Usher is
when isolated, imaginations can run wild and disturb reality
don't bury people alive or they'll come back to kill you
when one contacts a crazy person, they go crazy too
7
Direct characterization is
when an author directly states information about a character
when an author asks questions about a character
when an author gives hints or clues about characters
when characters act foolish
8
An antiquity is
a time period that represents old people
an object or time period that reflects the distant past
an object or time period that is modern
an antique car
9
tumultuous means
raising great commotion
tumbling around
moving in circles
none of the above
10
In "House Taken Over," how do the narrator and his sister Irene spend most of their days?
reading and sleeping
harvesting crops and picking vegetables
sleeping and cleaning
knitting and cleaning
11
Which is NOT an example of Gothic literature?
irrational characters
believable characters
creepy setting/ large, abandoned house
supernatural occurrences
12
Which of the following details suggest that the narrator and his sister are nervous and afraid?
they occupy their minds by working on the farm
they cant sleep
they intentionally stop thinking
they specifically state they're scared
13
Obscure means
absolutely positive
obsolete
unclear/uncertain
unable to answer a question
14
How are the houses similar in both short stories?
both contain ghosts
both inhabit many people
both are located in urban areas
both have been in the owner's families for a long time
15
Which aspect of Roderick's character reflects Gothic literature?
He and Madeline are the last surviving family members
he lives in a gloomy, secluded home
he has unique theories and reads strange books
his sister is ill

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