Culture
This number is avoided in China because its pronunciation sounds like “death.”
What is four?
His eyes darted around the room, searching for escape.
What is the "see"/"sight" sense?
She froze like a statue.
What is a simile?
The story ends with a warning such as “Never disturb the dead,” or a spirit still watching.
What is the resolution?
Rengo commits a taboo by taking these from a grave.
What are the shoes?
Whistling at night is discouraged because it is believed to summon this legendary woman’s spirit.
Who is La Llorona?
The branches groaned as the wind pushed through them.
What is the "hear" sense?
Silence was a blade pressed against his skin.
What is metaphor?
This part of the pyramid includes the first strange events such as footsteps, cold spots, floorboard creaking, and the beginning of the haunting.
What is Rising Action?
In The Blind Musician, Hōïchi becomes vulnerable to spirits because these parts of his body were left uncovered with prayers.
What are his ears?
This August event is when spirits are believed to roam freely, making it a prime setting for horror stories.
What is the Hungry Ghost Festival?
A sour, metallic scent clung to the air.
What is the "smell" sense?
The shadows swallowed him whole.
What is personification?
The most terrifying moment where the ghost confronts the main character or the spirit attacks.
What is climax?
In Hantu, this Southeast Asian sport is mentioned by the guide.
What is sepak takraw?
Sticking these items upright in a bowl of rice resembles offerings to the dead.
What are chopsticks?
The icy wind bit at her cheeks.
What is the "touch"/"feel" sense?
I nearly died of fear.
What is hyperbole?
A character kicks over offerings, laughs at a prayer, or plays a forbidden spirit game, signaling the start of the supernatural conflict. This moment belongs to which stage?
What is Inciting Incident?
In The Dead Man’s Shoes, this Mexican drink is what Rengo looks forward to after work.
What is pulque?
This famous holiday honors the dead with altars, marigolds, and skull decorations.
What is Día de los Muertos?
The taste of ash filled his throat just as a freezing grip tightened around his wrist.
What is the "taste" and "touch"/"feel" sense?
Whoosh, a cold wind swept through the empty hallway!
What is onomatopoeia?
The protagonist tries to undo the damage or appease the ghost by respecting the cultural beliefs or performing a necessary ritual.
What is Falling Action?
In The Restless Corpse, this Chinese official investigates the supernatural events.
Who is the magistrate?