Horror
What made “The Lottery” horror?
Tessie getting stoned at the end
How is the “Purloined Letter” mystery?
They are trying to figure out who has the letter by finding clues.
Which short story that we read could be most considered Sci-Fi?
“The Veldt”
What aspect of horror was shown in “The Veldt"?
The children’s thoughts and actions of killing their parents.
What made “Murder on the Orient Express” mystery?
The whole story was based on the passengers trying to figure out who murder Ratchett.
What aspect of “The Veldt” makes it Sci-Fi?
The story revolves around the children that use their imaginations to make things happen on a screen.
What is the difference between horror and thriller?
Horror creates tension and excitement for viewers while thriller creates suspense.
Which short story that we read could be considered Mystery?
“Charles” by Shirley Jackson
How can science fiction be used to portray reality?
It can caution us against being consumed by reality.
How is the horror in “The Veldt” similar to in “The Fall of the House of Usher"?
They both contain suspense and death.
What aspect of mystery was shown in “Charles”
In the short story we are trying to figure out who the trouble maker is.
How does Ray Bradbury show us in Fahrenheit 451 how dangerous technology may become?
Mildred becomes a subject to her walls (screens) and all of the technology in her house. In other words she is severely addicted.
How do readers predict what happens next in short horror stories?
Foreshadowing
What are some traits of Mystery?
A crime, a powerful hook, suspense, and foreshadowing
What is the term “Sci-Fi” short for?
Science Fiction