"House Taken Over"
How do the narrator and sister spend their time?
Knitting and reading
In the beginning of “Where Is Here?” what does the stranger say that he would like to do?
Look around the house
Define muffled
difficult to hear because something is covering and softening the sound
What is "mood" in literature?
The emotions a text evokes from the reader
What is the setting of "House Taken Over"
An old, spacious house
How does the setting of "Where is Here" fit the Gothic Literature genre?
It's an ordinary setting with a bizarre event disrupting it
Define spacious
large, roomy
What is "main idea" in literature?
the point that a writer is trying to make about the topic
What can you infer about the economic status of the narrator and his sister?
They have enough money to live comfortably without having to work
How would you characterize the stranger in "Where is Here?"
Mysterious, confusing
Define obscure
not well-known
What is Magical Realism?
The combination of two contrasting elements: reality and fantasy - Introduces supernatural or unreal elements to real life
How did the narrator and his sister respond when the back of the house was taken over?
surprisingly calm
Describe what you know of the stranger's family
Define gregarious
sociable or friendly
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning
What is the main idea of "House Taken Over"
Not confronting a fear can lead to losing pieces of yourself until eventually you have nothing left
What makes "Where is Here" modern gothic literature rather than traditional gothic literature?
It takes place in an ordinary setting that has something bizarre interrupt their ordinary life
Define amiable
friendly, pleasant
What is Gothic Literature?
writing that employs dark scenery, Unique narrative devices, and an overall atmosphere of suspense, mystery, and dread that result in high emotion