Group 1
Define the term genre.
The term genre is a category or type of literature.
Define the term horror.
The term horror refers to events that evoke a feeling of fear or dread in both the characters and the reader.
Define the term fairy.
It is a story with fairies and magical characters that are usually written for children.
Define the term crime.
Crime is a concept which has existed since the beginning of history.
In which country in Europe did crime fiction emerge?
Crime fiction emerged in England.
In which era in England did crime genre emerge?
Crime genre emerged during the industrial revolution in the 19th century.
What did the crime fiction stories reflect about the era of the industrial revolution?
They reflected people's pessimistic view of the world during this time.
What did crime genre stories tell about life during this time?
They told stories of the harsh realities of life.
What is crime-thriller?
A crime-thriller is another subgenre of crime fiction.
What does a crime-thriller reflect?
A crime-thriller reflects the danger and sense of anxiety felt by some countries who were at the threshold of a nuclear attack.
The criminal in the first crime committed was:
a. Adam
b. Abel
c. Cain
d.Eve
The criminal in the first crime committed was Cain.
The first crime against humanity was committed against:
a. Adam and Eve
b. Abel
c. Cain
The first crime against humanity was committed against Abel.
After being banished from the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had:
a. two sons
b. five sons
c. none
After being banished from the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had two sons.
The first crime against humanity was committed:
a. 2000 years ago
b.3000 years ago
c. 6000 years ago
The first crime against humanity was committed 6000 years ago.
The cause of the first crime against humanity was:
a. sacrifices to God
b. God's acceptance of Abel's sheep
c. God's rejection of Cain's crops
d. all of the above
all of the above
What are the suspenseful elements in thriller?
The suspenseful elements in thriller are anticipation, anxiety, protagonist and audience.
What are genre conventions?
What are the two types of genre conventions?
Genre conventions are specific codes or rules.
Types of genre conventions:
a. structural genre conventions
b. stylistic genre conventions
What does the term "structural" genre conventions refer to?
The term "structural" genre conventions refers to the way the crime text is structured.
What does the term "stylistic" genre conventions refer to?
The term "stylistic" genre conventions refers to the creative elements of the text.
Outline the structure of the structural convention plot.
The structure of the structural convention plot is:
a. a crime is committed
b. case is passed on
c. sequence of investigative events
d. climax e. resolution
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a common saying which contains an underlying message within it.
What is meant by the saying "don't bite the hand that feeds you"?
Be grateful and return the favour to someone who was good to you.
What is the definition of the idiom"Every dog has its day".
Everyone has a lucky period in their life.
What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
Believing the wrong explanation for something.
What does the idiom "S/he is a real dog" mean?
a very ugly looking person