Gothic/Horror
Inferencing
LOTF Symbols
LOTF Characters
LOTF Themes
100

Lord of the Flies takes place in this type of gothic/horror setting. Name that setting

WILDERNESS

100

This type of Inferencing reveals the summary of the story. What is it called? 

Synopsis

100

What kind of shell do the boys find? 

conch

100

Ralph is considered to have what personality trait by Piggy? 

intelligence 

100

Author William Golding mentions this idea about human nature

man is evil 

200

a Victorian gothic/horror story normally is set in this place and looks like this...

old castle with empty rooms or is decaying 

200

using literary devices and symbols to showcase a big idea about the story falls under what type of inferencing skills? 

Title

200

how did the scar get created on the island? 

plane crash

200

How did Piggy get his nickname?

teased in school about his weight
200

The children on the island play this violent game which is representative of what theme?

war and savagery

300

his convention lets us know that one person who seems good is actually bad

ambiguity

300

The Author uses what to inspire his stories? 

life experiences 

300

Piggy is wearing these and symbolizes what? 

Glasses symbolize the truth and how perceive the world. 

300

Which two characters are in contrast with each other? 

ralph and jack

300

these boys work to create this on the island using the conch as a symbol. 

civilization

400

Macabre Images falls under what two categories/elements of gothic/ horror stories 

conventions and fear tactics 

400

Cover Art uses what artistic elements and principles to create mood and tone? 

colour, space, emphasis, shadow, lighting, size of objects etc 

400

Piggy suffers from what condition? How does it effect his status on a deserted island? 

asthma. It makes him weak 

400

Which two characters are related?

sam and eric 

400

Human Nature refers to what? 

desires and instincts of a person 

500

the plot structure of a gothic/horror story falls into 4 acts. Name the process that happens within these four acts. 

1. Something creepy happens and meet the monster

2. The monster has a confrontation and they meet face to face

3. good vs evil fight - final confrontation

4. living with the experiences they dealt with

500

Why do we use inferencing skills?

to make educated predictions about a story

500

this older kid with a choir of boys is a symbol of what?

Jack Merridew. He symbolizes the corrupt leader and foreshadows bad things to come

500

What does Ralphs dad do for a living? 

Naval Officer

500

is there representation of good vs evil in the story? 

jack is a powerful male figure but we have not seen a specific villain yet.