Vocabulary
Gothic Literature
Absurdist Literature
Unit 1- Into the Nightmare
Unit 2- Outsiders and Outcasts
100

What is the definition of Negate?

To cancel the effect of 

100

What is one story from Unit 1 that  displays Gothic Literature? 

"Fall of the House of Usher" 

100

"Metamorphosis" is a short story about a young man who wakes up one morning as a bug. The audience, nor Gregor, know why he turned into a bug. What element of absurdist literature does this display? 

Ambiguity 

100

What is one story that displays tortured characters in this unit? 

"Fall of the House of Usher" 

100

In "Revenge of the Geeks," the author argues that this trait/quality makes you unpopular in high school. What is the trait/quality? 

Being Different

200

What is the definition of Travail?

Painful effort

200

"Fall of the House of Usher" takes place in a dark and old mansion where the Ushers have lived for generations. What element of gothic literature does this show?

Bleak Setting 

200

In "Metamorphosis," Gregor is avoided and ignored for his grotesque form. this displays which element of absurdist literature?  

Alienation 

200

Who died from fear in "Fall of the House of Usher?" 

Roderick Usher

200

DAILY DOUBLE- What  is the best definition of "the Other?" 

People who are unfamiliar to a person or group. 

300

What is the definition of Verify?

To Confirm

300

"Fall of the House of Usher" has a main character who accidently kills his sister and this act drives him mad. What element of gothic literature does this show? 

Tortured Character

300

In "Metamorphosis," Gregor is living this simple and helpless life of a bug just waiting to wake up from this nightmare, but it isn't a nightmare. What element of absurdist literature does this thought display?

Dreamlike Elements 

300

Who haunts Roderick in "Fall of the House of Usher?" 

Madeline, His sister

300

In "The Doll's House," Who was the rich family that was gifted the doll house? 

The Burnells 

400

What is a Pariah?

An outcast

400

"Fall of the House of Usher" discusses how Roderick's sister haunted from the grave. This shows which element of gothic literature?

Supernatural Events

400

What did Gregor transform into? 

A human-sized bug, Cockroach, June Bug, etc. 

400

Which story displays mysterious creatures that take over Irene and her brother's home? 

"House Taken Over" 

400

What TWO THINGS does the little lamp from "The Doll's House" represent? 

1) Human Kindness 2) Social Acceptance 

500

When you intentionally harm someone- it is said that you are doing so ......

Spitefully

500

"Fall of the House of Usher" discusses a man who is mentally ill and commits murder in a strange way, all while being paranoid that his victim is haunting him. This vague summary displays which element of gothic literature? 

Strange Plot 

500

DAILY DOUBLE- Who really transformed in "The Metamorphosis?" How did this person/these people transform? 

Gregor's family- They were dependent on Gregor before (lazy, if you will) and didn't work due to asthma and other excuses. After Gregor transformed, they all got jobs and started to take care of themselves. 

500

In "House Taken Over," did the characters really fret over their being taken over? 

Not really, they just moved to a different part of their home. 

500

WHO IS SAID TO HAVE FAVORED TAKING AIR-BATHS? 

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN