Sleepy Hollow
What state is Tarry Town (and Sleepy Hollow) located in?
New York
with hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves (1 thing)
hyperbole
Structure refers to how the text is _________________.
organized or set up
Which author is thought of as the father of American gothic literature, best known for his short stories "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
Edgar Allan Poe
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
teacher, superstitious, tall & lank, long arms & legs, looks like a crane, green eyes, big ears, big feet, skinny neck, flat head...
personification & alliteration
What is the difference between cause & effect and problem & solution structures?
problem and solution will actually present the issue as a problem and give a solution to the problem
What popular gothic classic was written by an 18 year old during a ghost story writing contest. It is also considered one of the first science-fiction novels.
Frankenstein
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
Spell the protagonist's first and last name.
Ichabod Crane
When they sailed, they always implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed the river. (1 thing)
allusion
What is the difference between chronological and sequence structures?
chronological shows time passing
sequence shows the steps to a process
What famous piece of gothic literature tells the story of a man battling good and evil within himself as he struggles with his own alter-ego?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
What year did the original "Halloween" movie come out? (within 3 years)
1978
What year was Sleepy Hollow published?
1819
They hurried, as if on the wings of the wind. (3 things)
personification, simile, & alliteration
List the 6 most common types of structure (the 6 we are studying) in alphabetical order
cause/effect, chronological, compare/contrast, descriptive, problem/solution, sequence
What is the most famous classic gothic vampire story?
Dracula
When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States? (within 10 years)
the 1840s
What year did the height of the Gothic period start? (within 5 years)
1764
One might have mistaken him for the genius of famine descending upon the earth or some scarecrow eloped from the field. (2 things)
metaphor & personification
Structure is used to help reveal the ________ and affect the _________.
reveal the theme and affect the mood
There is a team in the NFL who is named after a famous story by this author who grew up in their town. (Who is the author & what is the name of the team?)
Edgar Allan Poe (The Baltimore Ravens)
What was candy corn originally called?
chicken feed