Starter quiz

  • The ______ is a genre that aims to unsettle its readers by making them feel fearful, appalled or mystified.
    • 'Gothic' ✓
  • Which of the following combinations of words would make the most Gothic description?
    • regimented and organised
    • silent and secretive  ✓
    • gloomy and sinister  ✓
    • light and open
    • glittering and shimmering
  • What do we know about Gothic protagonists?
    • they are relatable and/or entertaining
    • they are quiet and/or shy
    • they are egotistical and/or isolated  ✓
    • they are dislikeable and/or loathsome
  • When was the Gothic genre popularised?
    • 17th century
    • 18th century
    • 19th century  ✓
    • 20th century
  • Why is red considered a Gothic colour?
    • it has connotations of love
    • it often symbolises danger  ✓
    • it has connotations of blood  ✓
    • it has connotations of anger and hatred
  • Which of the following is not a Gothic convention?
    • high levels of emotion
    • dark, remote settings
    • battle between good and evil
    • conflict between childhood and adulthood  ✓
    • violence or the threat of violence
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