Women in Horror
Wilder Girls
Research Paper
Literary Terms/Devices
Genres/Types
100

Contrary to popular assumption, the namesake is the ambitious doctor not the monster.

Who is Frankenstein (Victor Frankenstein)? 

100

The strange and highly contagious infection leading to mutations and extremely aggressive behavior. 

What is the Tox?

100

The focus and main points of your argument.

What is the thesis?

100

Found in atmospheric changes, narrator cues, or characters' dialogue/thoughts, this lets us know something is about to happen.

What is foreshadowing?

100

Usually a work of fiction containing dark or macabre elements, supernatural characters or monsters, or psychological disturbances.

What is horror?

200

This single phrase was enough to send Julie into a guilt-ridden state of paranoia and panic.

What is I know what you did last summer?

200

Crabs and flowers alike are turning this strange hue on the island. 

What is Raxter blue?

200

The recapitulation of your main points as well as your final thoughts for the future.

What is the summary?

200

A seemingly ordinary object takes on greater meaning within the story or to the characters in the story.

What is symbolism?

200

Describing the opposite of the perfect state of society, this was coined as a nod to Sir Thomas Moore's 1516 concept. 

What is dystopian?

300

This piece of fine china held enough deadly poison to kill an entire family...almost.

What is the Blackwood sugar bowl?

300

Reese desperately wants to join this crew for obsessive secret, but the crew carries its own darkness.

What is boat shift?

300

This is an excellent resource to ensure your works cited page is correct and proper credit is given.

What is NoodleTools?

300

Something that is the opposite of how it seems or when the reader knows something the character does not.

What is irony?

300

Memoirs, biographies, histories, editorial books...

What are types of nonfiction?

400

The thing Merricat Blackwood detests more than the townsfolk and having to walk by the general store.

What are uninvited guests?

400

With the gate left open, this giant was free to ravage the school.

What is a bear?

400

Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double spaced.

What is MLA format?

400

Weather, landscape, time of day, and author word choices may set this.

What is the mood?

400

Fantastical tales that help cultures understand the world around them, life, and death.

What is mythology?

500

Serving as a type of narrator, he is also the foil to Victor who ultimately heeds the warnings of Victor's tragic tale.

Who is Robert Walton?

500

This strange, new mutation leads to Hetty's realization as she expels it from her body.

What is a second heart?

500

Interviews, first-hand or eye-witness accounts, original works, journals/diaries, photographs, government records, research studies... 

What are primary sources?

500

A story that moves the reluctant main character from normal life through numerous trials and other worlds to bring about transformation.  

What is the hero's journey?

500

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What is the structure of a haiku? 

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