HOTB Assessment Flashcards

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What technique does Arthur Conan Doyle use to create a spooky atmosphere in The Hound of the Baskervilles?

A

Creepy descriptions

Descriptions of the moor and Grimpen Mire enhance the story’s tension.

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How does Doyle describe the moor at night?

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Strange and scary, like something from a dream

The moonlight adds to the eerie feeling of the setting.

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What is the Grimpen Mire described as?

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A terrible place where one could sink and never come out

It creates a sense of danger surrounding Baskerville Hall.

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What narrative technique does Doyle use at the end of many chapters?

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Ending with suspenseful mysteries or scary moments

This encourages readers to continue reading.

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What happens when Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead?

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A strange, high-pitched cry followed by a deep, loud roar

The chapter ends with questions, enhancing suspense.

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What elements contribute to the mystery of the hound?

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Is the hound real? Is it a ghost?

Doyle blends supernatural ideas with logical clues.

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How is the hound described when seen?

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A huge black dog with fire coming from its mouth and glowing eyes

This description adds to the terror and ambiguity of the creature.

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What feelings do characters like Dr. Watson experience in the story?

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Scared and uneasy

Their emotions resonate with the readers, enhancing the atmosphere.

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How does Watson describe the atmosphere of Baskerville Hall?

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Dark and gloomy, with a sense of ghosts hiding

This setting amplifies the fear and mystery.

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What type of sounds does Doyle use to create surprise?

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Sudden, scary sounds like howls

These sounds foreshadow danger and keep readers alert.

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What is an example of a surprising sound in the story?

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The howl of the hound

It is described as echoing across the moor, adding to the tension.

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Fill in the blank: Doyle makes the story exciting and scary by describing _______ places.

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Creepy

This includes settings that evoke fear and suspense.

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True or False: The hound is definitively identified as a ghost in the story.

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False

The story keeps readers guessing about the nature of the hound.

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