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Literary Terms
Gothic Literature
The Short Story
Poe's Death
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What is the setting?
The time and place of a story.
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Who is an author of Gothic Literature?
Edgar Allan Poe
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What does Montresor do to Fortunato?
He burys him alive, and kills him.
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When did Edgar Allen Poe die?
October 7, 1849
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What is the point of view?
Who is telling the story.
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What is the genre of Gothic Literature?
Fiction
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Where did the action of the story take place?
It takes place in Montresor's vault, underground.
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What was one way Poe could have possibly died?
Rabies, alcohol, murder, suicide, cooping
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What is suspense?
State or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement awaiting a decision or outcome.
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What is one of the elements?
Suspense, romance, supernatural events, damsels in distress, ancient prophesy, etc.
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What is the brotherhood they talk about called?
The Masons
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Who found Poe dead?
Joseph W. Walker
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What are the 3 types of Irony?
Situational, Dramatic, Verbal
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What is another example of Gothic Literature?
Frankenstein
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What is amontillado?
An alcoholic drink.
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What theory was proved impossible?
Rabies
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What is an example of dramatic irony?
"The robber thinks the coast is clear, but the audience knows that there are police around the mansion."
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What is another name for Gothic Literature?
Gothic Horror
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What tool had Montreso been hiding in his roquelaure?
A trowel
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What is cooping?
Cooping is where a random person is picked off the street and used to vote for the person of the “gangs” choice. If the person did not listen to the gang then they could be beaten, or killed.