Unit 1 Inside the Nightmare Terms
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What is Gothic Literature?

  • A form of literature emphasizing the bizarre and unusual. (correct)
  • A genre that avoids horror elements.
  • A style of writing focused on romance.
  • A type of poetry.

Name one element of Gothic Literature.

Bleak setting

What is denotation?

The dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

What is connotation?

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What defines an independent clause?

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What is a dependent/subordinate clause?

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Define Sentence Structure.

<p>Sentences can be classified by the number of independent and dependent clauses they contain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a simple sentence?

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What is a compound sentence?

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What defines a complex sentence?

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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What is Magical Realism?

<p>A hybrid of realistic narrative and surreal elements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one element of Magical Realism.

<p>Realistic settings that include ordinary details of everyday life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define a preposition.

<p>A word that connects a noun or a pronoun to another word in the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a prepositional phrase?

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What defines Modern Gothic?

<p>Influenced by Edgar Allen Poe, examples include works by Stephen King and Anne Rice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dialogue?

<p>Conversation between characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a claim in writing?

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Define evidence in the context of writing.

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What is diction?

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What is a narrative poem?

<p>Relates a story in verse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker in literature?

<p>An imaginary voice that tells the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define tone in writing.

<p>The author's attitude toward the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is theme in literature?

<p>A central message or insight expressed in a literary work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is imagery?

<p>Sensory language that creates word pictures in readers' minds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is first-person point of view?

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What is omniscient third-person point of view?

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Gothic Literature

A literary genre focused on bizarre themes, often found in horror narratives, like "Fall of the House of Usher."

Gothic Literature Elements

Bleak settings, psychologically tormented characters, strange incidents, supernatural elements, and dramatic language.

Denotation

The literal meaning as defined in a dictionary, like "home" means a place of residence.

Connotation

The additional ideas or feelings a word evokes beyond its literal meaning, like "home" suggesting warmth and comfort.

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Independent Clause

A sentence part containing a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone, like "The cat sat on the mat."

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Dependent/Subordinate Clause

A sentence part with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone, like "because the dog barked loudly."

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Simple Sentence

One independent clause, like "The sun shines."

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Compound Sentence

Two or more joined independent clauses, like "The cat sat on the mat, and the dog chased the ball."

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Complex Sentence

One independent clause with one or more dependent clauses, like "When the bell rang, the students left the classroom."

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Compound-Complex Sentence

Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses combined, like "When the bell rang, the students left, and the teacher waved goodbye."

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Magical Realism

Blending realistic stories with surreal dreamlike elements, like in "House Taken Over."

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Magical Realism Elements

Realistic characters and settings combined with fantastical events presented as normal life.

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Preposition

A word connecting a noun or pronoun to other words, like "in," "on," "with," or "about."

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Prepositional Phrase

A group of words including a preposition, its object, and modifiers, serving as adjectives or adverbs.

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Modern Gothic

Modern authors' reinterpretations of Gothics, like Stephen King referencing Edgar Allan Poe.

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Modern Gothic Elements

Ordinary settings, relatable characters, disturbances in normal life, and ambiguous endings.

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Dialogue

Conversation between characters in a story.

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Interview

A structured conversation between two individuals, often with a specific purpose.

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Claim

A position taken on a debatable issue, like "Cats are better pets than dogs."

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Evidence

Facts, data, anecdotes, and details that support a claim, ensuring variety, credibility, and relevance.

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Diction

The author's specific choice of words to convey meaning and tone.

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Narrative Poem

A poem that tells a story in verse.

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Speaker

The voice "telling" the story, which may or may not be a character.

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Tone

The author's attitude towards the subject matter, affecting the reader's emotions.

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Theme

The central message or insight in a literary work.

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Imagery

Language that creates vivid images in the reader's mind using sensory details.

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First-Person Point of View

The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "me."

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Omniscient Third-Person Point of View

An external narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Study Notes

Gothic Literature

  • A romantic literary form focusing on bizarre and unusual themes, prominently featured in horror narratives.
  • Example: "Fall of the House of Usher" exemplifies Gothic elements.

Gothic Literature Elements

  • Characterized by bleak settings and characters undergoing psychological or physical torment.
  • Stories often include weird, violent incidents and supernatural occurrences.
  • Style employs strongly dramatic and descriptive language to create a gloomy or eerie mood.
  • Symbolism is prevalent, invoking emotions through repeated imagery.

Denotation vs. Connotation

  • Denotation: The literal dictionary definition of a word or phrase.
  • Connotation: The additional ideas or feelings that a word evokes beyond its literal meaning.

Clauses

  • Independent Clause: Contains a subject and a verb; expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.
  • Dependent/Subordinate Clause: Contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

Sentence Structure

  • Classification of sentences based on the number of independent and dependent clauses:
    • Simple Sentence: Composed of one independent clause.
    • Compound Sentence: Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction or by a semicolon.
    • Complex Sentence: Includes one independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.
    • Compound-Complex Sentence: Features two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses, joined by commas and conjunctions or semicolons.

Magical Realism

  • A genre blending realistic narrative with surreal elements of dream or fantasy.
  • Example: "House Taken Over" embodies Magical Realism characteristics.

Magical Realism Elements

  • Characters are recognizable, acting in customary ways within realistic settings.
  • Fantastic events occur alongside realistic characters and actions.
  • The narrative maintains an accepting tone, presenting fantastical events as part of normal life.

Prepositions and Phrases

  • Preposition: A word connecting a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence.
  • Prepositional Phrase: Includes a preposition, the object of the preposition, and any modifiers; serves as adjectives or adverbs.

Modern Gothic

  • Modern interpretations of Gothic literature by authors like Stephen King and Anne Rice, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe.
  • Example: "Where is Here" illustrates Modern Gothic elements.

Modern Gothic Elements

  • Settings are ordinary, making strange events more unsettling.
  • Characters are relatable, drawing readers into the story.
  • Disturbances in normal life create unsettling situations.
  • Often features ambiguous endings, leaving questions unanswered.

Dialogue and Interview

  • Dialogue: The conversation that occurs between characters.
  • Interview: A structured conversation between two individuals.

Claim and Evidence

  • Claim: A position taken on a debatable issue.
  • Evidence: Includes facts, data, anecdotes, and details that support the writer's claims; must encompass variety, credibility, and relevance.

Literary Devices

  • Diction: The specific choice of words by the author to convey tone and meaning.
  • Narrative Poem: A poem that tells a story through verse.
  • Speaker: The voice "telling" the story, which may or may not be a character.
  • Tone: The author's attitude towards the subject matter, influencing the reader's emotional response.
  • Theme: The central message or insight presented within a literary work.
  • Imagery: Sensory language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

Points of View

  • First-Person Point of View: The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "me."
  • Omniscient Third-Person Point of View: An external narrator who is all-knowing, understanding the thoughts and feelings of characters.

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Explore the key terms and concepts from Unit 1 of Inside the Nightmare. This quiz focuses on Gothic literature, its definitions, and essential elements that define its unique style. Test your knowledge and understanding of how fear is expressed in literature.

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