Gothic Literature
A literary genre that blends elements of fantasy or the supernatural with a realistic setting and characters.
What are the elements of Magical Realism?
Images or icons that are linked to a particular meaning
What are symbolic images?
A noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning
What is the object of a preposition?
When a story is told from the perspective of the character using the pronoun "I"
What is a first-person point of view?
How old is my sister?
23
Characters are ordinary people going through life
What is known as "Modern Gothic Lit"?
A ______ is a word part added to the beginning of a root word, and a ______ is a word part added to the end of a root word–both alter its meaning.
What do prefix and suffix mean?
A descriptive word that provides information about qualities/characteristics
What is an adjective?
The narrator knows everything–each character’s thoughts/feelings/actions
What is an omniscient point of view?
What is my zodiac sign?
Cancer
They are a reliable and trustworthy source of information because of their knowledge/ experience, and communication skills.
What makes someone a credible interviewee?
__________ is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, while ___________ is the implied or suggested meaning beyond the literal.
What do denotation and connotation mean?
Expresses a complete thought using one subject and one verb
What is a simple sentence?
They provide credible/relevant evidence and clear reasoning to persuade an audience that the claim is true/valid.
How does someone strongly support their claim?
How many nieces and nephews do I have?
8--5 girls and 3 boys!
Uses dramatic language to describe a character’s situation
What is the "Style of Gothic Lit"?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
What does ambiguity mean?
Answers the questions: how, when, where, to what extent, or how often
What is an adverb?
It tells a story using elements such as plot, characters, setting, and theme
What are the elements of narrative poetry?
What is my cat's name?
Cali
The focus is on the torment a character experiences
What are the "Effects of Gothic Lit"?
Consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Combines two or more independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction
What is a compound sentence?
Consider the plot, characters, recurring symbols/patterns/ideas, and the main message the author is conveying.
How do you find the central theme of a text?
How many majors did I try in college before I picked secondary education?
Bonus points if you can guess which ones!
1. Criminal Justice
2. Hospitality
3. Theatre
4. Social Work