Oh, the Horror... and Gothic Literature Review!

Question 1

Who was it that infiltrated the siblings house in "A House Taken Over" ?

Accepted Answer

We don't know., They

Question 2

Where do many Gothic Novels take place?

Accepted Answer

Castles, Mansions

Question 3

What literary device was present in the poem, "beware: do not read this poem"

Accepted Answer

Personification, Repetition

Question 4

How does Roderick Usher die?

Accepted Answer

Fear

Question 5

What is utilized in the poem, "Windigo"?

Accepted Answer

Folklore, Imagery

Question 6

True or False: Mood is the attitude of the writer towards a subject.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What creates fear and suspense in horror movies and literature?

Accepted Answer

Ambiguity

Question 8

In the short story, "Where is Here?", why did the stranger come to visit the house?

Accepted Answer

He lived there as a child.

Question 9

Who wrote "Fall of the House of Usher"?

Accepted Answer

Edgar Allan Poe

Question 10

What is Mr. Parker scared of?

Accepted Answer

Skunks

Question 11

True or False: The weather in Gothic Literature is cold/ windy/ rainy/ etc.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What type of characters are often found in Gothic Literature ?

Accepted Answer

Monsters, Ghosts

Question 13

Who is the narrator's beloved in "The Raven"?

Accepted Answer

Lenore

Question 14

Why might some people enjoy fear?

Accepted Answer

It's a bonding experience for people., It releases dopamine in the brain., People like to challenge themselves.

Question 15

What poetic devices are used in "The Raven"

Accepted Answer

Symbolism, Rhyme scheme, Alliteration, Imagery

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