"Frankenstein" (the Poem)
In the poem, Frankenstein is not the monster — he is actually the __________.
Scientist (Victor Frankenstein)
The main character of the story is __________ Crane.
Ichabod
The narrator of the story insists that he is not __________.
Insane
What character archetype goes on a journey or quest?
The Hero
This element keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, wondering what will happen next.
Suspense
The poem portrays Frankenstein’s monster as being __________ rather than purely evil.
Lonely or misunderstood
The Headless Horseman is said to be a ghost of a soldier who lost what body part?
His head
The narrator’s main reason for killing the old man is his disturbing __________.
eye (vulture eye)?
What is evil or opposition to the hero?
The Villain
When an author drops hints about what will happen later, that’s called __________.
Foreshadowing
In the poem, Frankenstein’s creature feels rejected by this group of people.
Humans (the villagers); society
Ichabod competes with this man for Katrina Van Tassel’s affection.
Brom Bones
After the murder, the narrator hides the body here.
Under the floorboards
Which archetype provides wisdom, guidance, or training?
the mentor (or sage)
A story that ends suddenly and leaves the reader hanging has this kind of ending.
Cliffhanger
When the creature tries to live among people, they react in this way.
They scream, run away, reject him
The story takes place in this spooky valley town.
Sleepy Hollow
The sound that drives the narrator to confess is actually his own __________.
Heartbeat or guilt
Which character archetype symbolizes vulnerability or the need for rescue?
The Damsel in Distress
The speed at which a story unfolds or builds tension is called __________.
Pacing
One of the poem’s main themes is that we must take __________ for what we create.
Responsibility
What happens to Ichabod at the end of the story?
He disappears after being chased by the Headless Horseman (his fate is unknown)?
Poe’s use of repetition (“louder—louder—louder!”) near the end of the story heightens this emotional effect for the reader.
Tension
This archetype uses humor, mischief, or chaos to challenge others, reveal truths, or distract from fear — sometimes becoming dangerous in horror stories.
The jester (or the trickster)
Name one technique authors use to build suspense in horror stories.
Answers vary: short sentences, dark setting, slow pacing, foreshadowing, or sensory details