Gothic Lit
What kind of setting is common in Gothic stories?
A dark, eerie setting (crypts, castles, dungeons).
What two elements does magical realism blend?
Everyday realistic details with fantastical/magical elements
What is narrative poetry?
Poetry that tells a story with characters and plot.
Which pronoun is used in first-person POV?
I
What is a theme in literature?
The central message/insight of a text.
Strange or terrifying events create what in Gothic literature?
A sense of mystery and suspense
Magical realism combines ordinary life with __________ occurrences.
fantastical
Name two common features of narrative poetry.
Imagery and rhyme
Which pronoun is used in second-person POV?
You
What can everyday routines do to imagination and hope?
Deaden or kill them.
The setting of a __________ and piles of __________ help create a Gothic atmosphere
crypt; bones
In the bus passage, the flyer with a __________ on it is an example of magical realism
dream/winged symbol
What does descriptive/dark language add to Gothic writing?
Fear, suspense, and atmosphere
Third person uses __________, __________, or __________.
He, she, or they
The flyer asking ‘Have you seen my dream?’ represents the theme that everyday __________ can kill imagination.
routines
Characters in torment often suggest what effect in Gothic fiction?
Psychological torment/madness heightening fear.
What is tone in literature?
The writer’s attitude (amused, alarmed, unaffected, terrified).
Gothic writers often use __________ language to describe terrifying events.
dramatic/descriptive
Which POV tells personal thoughts/feelings directly?
Name one factor that makes a source credible.
Expertise, evidence, reliability.
A succession of loud and shrill __________ shows Fortunato’s torment.
screams
The narrator’s tone is best described as __________ (calm, unaffected, not surprised).
calm/unaffected
How does formal writing differ from informal writing?
Formal avoids slang, repetition, uses precise academic words.
Which POV is most common in academic writing?
Third person
Why is evidence important when judging credibility?
It supports claims; shows they’re more than opinion.