Gothic Literature Quiz 21 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who is the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
2. Why do people enjoy Gothic genre books?
3. Which of the following IS NOT a gothic author?
4. Which one of these does not fit the element of mysterious and eerie settings?
5. Metonymy is very similar to what literary device?
6. The 20th century Gothic movement is particularly well-known for .....
7. A story or situation which usually presents some sort of conflict. An example is Romeo and Juliet's break-up caused by the boyfriend cheating with the girlfriend's best friend.
8. TRUE or FALSE:Gothic literature explores the dark side of human nature.
9. Which Gothic Literature element suggests supernatural or inexplicable events, such as inanimate objects coming to life, ghosts, spirits, or vampires?
10. Modern Gothic literature delves into the psychological complexities of characters, often exploring their ....., guilt, and moral dilemmas.
11. The protagonist faces which type of conflict in the story Bloodchild?
12. Which era is most associated with gothic literature?
13. Which event did the drama peak at? (2 correct answers)
14. What was special about the paw in "The Monkey's Paw?"
15. The function of a conclusion/closing sentence is to .....
16. True or False:The purpose of gothic literature is to evoke a sense of horror in the reader.
17. The environmentailist group decided to ..... the government to take more aggressive action against pollution.
18. Like Fortunato, the man below is ..... to something he does not like.
19. What POV is it when a character is talked about and we get to see into the thoughts and feelings of one character (uses words like he, she, him, her, names, etc.)
20. The narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper also had conflict with her husband, John. What type of conflict below describes this?