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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the essential information you need to know about the typical conventions of this genre before we start studying Gothic Literature. We will be exploring what these conventions are in order to develop your understanding. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learned.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which best describes what Gothic means?
Correct answer: The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion.
The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom.
The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of terror, horror and often gore.
Q2.
Which of the following is an example of Gothic fiction?
Correct answer: Dracula
Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
Q3.
What century did Gothic Literature originate?
17th
18th
Correct answer: 19th
Q4.
What is a key figure associated with Gothic architecture?
Angels
Demons
Correct answer: Gargoyles
Q5.
What was the purpose of having gargoyles on buildings?
Gargoyles were built into buildings as a sign that the building was haunted and anyone who entered did so at their own peril.
Gargoyles were used to warn anyone against entering the building they guarded.
Correct answer: Gargoyles' two main purposes were to scare off evil, and to divert rain water; they contain spouts that direct water away from the sides of buildings.

5 Questions

Q1.
What does the adjective sublime mean?
being really afraid of something
feeling very melancholy
Correct answer: something that excites thoughts and emotions beyond everyday experience
Q2.
What is an incubus?
Correct answer: a male demon
a nightmare
a painting
Q3.
Which of the following is a key feature of the Gothic genre?
Correct answer: combining horror, death and at times romance
having a murder that needs to be solved
two people falling in love
Q4.
What was Henry Fuseli's famous painting called?
The Demon
The Dream
Correct answer: The Nightmare
Q5.
Where does the word genre come from?
The word 'genre' comes from Greek and means type.
Correct answer: The word ‘genre’ comes from the Latin ‘genus’ which means ‘kind’.

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UnitEnglish / Gothic Literature

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