Gothic Literature

Question 1

Aural language

Answer 1

Language used to describe sound in a given environment

Question 2

Colloquial

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Informal expression of speech

Question 3

Connotation

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The shades of meaning attached to words

Question 4

Cumulative listing

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The purposeful compilation of a list in a specific order for an intended effect

Question 5

Satire

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The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues

Question 6

Epistolary

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(Of a literary work) in the form of letters

Question 7

Horror

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A genre created to disturb/frighten/warn

Question 8

First person view

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Uses pronouns like I, we

Question 9

Alternating narrative view

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The story is built through every character’s perspective

Question 10

Stream-of-consciousness

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The style of writing allows authenticity to the story emphasising its gothic nature

Question 11

Denouement

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The epilogue

Question 12

Trope

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A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression

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Cliché

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A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

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Exposition

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A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory

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Antithesis

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A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

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Characterisation

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The creation or construction of a fictional character

Question 17

Elision

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The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking

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Epiphany

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A moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation

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Euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 20

Foreshadowing

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Be a warning or indication of (a future event)

Question 21

Imagery

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Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Question 22

Pathetic Fallacy

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The description of the environment to describe a character’s mood

Question 23

Paradox

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A logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one’s expectation

Question 24

Symbols

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities